Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe
These Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce are a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the crunchiness of cucumbers with a zesty and nutty sauce, perfect for a light and satisfying meal or side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Mixing/Assembling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cucumbers:
- 2 English cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
Spicy Peanut Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Additional:
- 1/4 cup toasted peanuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers: Slice the cucumbers and place them in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Transfer to a colander and let drain for one hour to remove excess moisture.
- Prepare the peanut sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, minced garlic, chili flakes, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine and serve: Pat the cucumbers dry and place them in a serving bowl. Add the chopped peanuts and parsley. Pour the peanut sauce over the cucumbers and toss to combine. Serve immediately at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of chili flakes.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for a few hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumbers, Peanut Sauce, Spicy, Vegetarian, Asian Cuisine
