Description
A refreshing and flavorful dish, Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce is a delightful blend of crisp cucumbers coated in a creamy, tangy, and spicy peanut dressing. This Asian-inspired side dish is perfect for a quick summer salad or a light accompaniment to grilled meats or noodle bowls.
Ingredients
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Cucumbers:
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spicy Peanut Sauce:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons water (to thin the sauce)
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Chopped fresh cilantro or green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Place cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Make Spicy Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, garlic, and water until smooth.
- Coat Cucumbers: Toss cucumbers with the peanut sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, top with peanuts, sesame seeds, and herbs. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use Persian or English cucumbers.
- Add shredded carrots or bell peppers for color and variety.
- Pairs well with grilled meats or noodle bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
