Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce: A Juicy Twist on Fresh Flavors
Enjoy a refreshing and spicy dish that combines the crispness of cucumbers with a rich peanut sauce, perfect as a side or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Start by slicing the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Toss the cucumber slices with the peanut sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less sriracha.
- This dish can be served chilled for a refreshing appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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