Cucumbers are a mainstay of Thai cooking, sliced and placed at the base of steaming servings of fried rice, hollowed out and stuffed with seasoned pork for a clear soup, and seasoned with a sweet and tangy brine for this delicious, ubiquitous little pickle. This humble relish is standard issue with
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce,
Spicy Fish Cakes with Green Beans and Wild Lime Leaves,