Description
Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines the crispness of fresh cucumbers with a rich, creamy peanut sauce infused with a kick of spice. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light snack, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will impress your guests. With its colorful presentation and customizable spice levels, it’s an ideal addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers (sliced)
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Taste the sauce by dipping a cucumber slice; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Toss cucumber slices in the peanut sauce until evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve on a plate, garnished with chopped peanuts or cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg