Description
These Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce are a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines crunchy cucumbers with a zesty, nutty sauce. Perfect for a light and satisfying snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 large English cucumbers (sliced about 1/3rd inch thick)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spicy Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, toasted
- 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
- Prepare Cucumbers: Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let them drain in a colander for an hour.
- Make Spicy Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter, honey, garlic, chili flakes, and black pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss drained cucumbers with peanuts, parsley, and sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 8 hours, bringing to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh but can be refrigerated briefly; just remember to mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumbers, Spicy Peanut Sauce, Asian Recipe, Vegetarian, Side Dish, Healthy Snack
