Description
Enjoy the refreshing crunch of cucumbers coated in a flavorful and spicy peanut sauce with this easy recipe. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, these Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce are a delightful balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
Spicy Peanut Sauce:
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons warm water (to thin the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers: Thinly slice the cucumbers and place them in a large bowl.
- Make the Spicy Peanut Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and warm water until smooth.
- Coat the cucumbers: Pour the spicy peanut sauce over the cucumbers and toss gently to coat.
- Let it sit: Allow the flavors to meld by letting the dish sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, top with chopped peanuts and cilantro if using, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra crunch, lightly salt the cucumber slices and let them drain in a colander for 10 minutes before tossing with the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or rice noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
