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Goen Hogay Recipe

Goen Hogay, meaning "cucumber salad" in Dzongkha (Bhutanese language), is a refreshing and vibrant side dish. It combines crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and sharp red onions with a zesty dressing of lime juice, fresh coriander, and fiery chilies.
🇧🇹 Bhutan
4 servings
15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 cucumber, medium sized
  • 1 tomato, medium sized
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Bhutanese cheese (or feta cheese)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan pepper (or to taste)
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

Step 1

Wash and dry the cucumber. Cut it in half lengthwise and then into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Dice the tomato and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, red onion, and chopped chilies.

Step 4

Add chopped coriander leaves and crumbled cheese.

Step 5

Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with ground Sichuan pepper and salt to taste.

Step 6

Gently toss everything together until well combined.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors!
Source: generated with the assistance of AI technology to provide innovative and diverse culinary ideas.

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