Kale and Cucumber Salad with Roasted Ginger Dressing
Kale and Cucumber Salad with Roasted Ginger Dressing is a flavorful Thai Thai Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat broiler.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat broiler.
Broil ginger in its skin, turning once, until very dark brown and beginning to scorch in places and a paring knife passes through the center with relative ease, 40–50 minutes (if skin is getting too dark before flesh is tender, turn down the heat or move to the oven).
Let cool; slice (leave on the skin).
Pulse ginger, chile, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, oil, and 2 Tbsp. water in a food processor, adding additional water by tablespoonfuls if needed, until a smooth paste forms.
Toss kale and 1/4 cup dressing in a large bowl to coat; massage with your fingers until kale is slightly softened.
Toss English and Persian cucumbers, onion, lime juice, and sugar in a medium bowl to combine; season generously with salt.
Let sit 10 minutes to allow cucumbers and onion to soften slightly.
Add cucumber mixture to bowl with kale and toss to combine, adding additional dressing if desired.
Serve topped with cilantro and fried onions.
Dressing can be made 3 days ahead.
Cover and chill.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.