Cucumbers With Onion And Cheeses (Salad)

Cucumbers With Onion And Cheeses

The Bhutanese serve soothing side dishes like this one to temper pepper laden entrees

Ingredients

• 1/2 seedless cucumber [about 6 ounces, 170g], cut into 1 inch [2.5cm]
• 1 medium red onion [about 4 ounces, 110g] peeled and quartered
• 1/2 cup crumbled farmer cheese [about 3 ounces, 85g] _
• 1 medium fresh green chili pepper [about 1/2 ounce, 15g], seeded and diced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Coriander leaves (As much as you like but be gentle and don't add more)

Directions

Chop the cucumber coarsely with the metal blade of a food processor, 4 to 5 pulses. Add the onion and chop finely, about 5 pulses. Combine in a bowl with the remaining ingredients.