Description
Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines crisp cucumbers with a rich and spicy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers sliced about 1/3rd inch thick
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, toasted
- Peanut Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, garlic, chili flakes, and black pepper to make the peanut sauce.
- After 10 minutes, drain excess water from the cucumbers.
- Toss the cucumbers in the peanut sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with toasted peanuts and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of chili flakes to control the spiciness.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing taste.
- This dish pairs well as a side or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumbers, Peanut Sauce, Spicy, Vegan, Asian Cuisine