Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce: A Flavorful and Refreshing Recipe You’ll Love
A flavorful and refreshing recipe that combines the crunch of cucumbers with a spicy peanut sauce.
- Author: Jenna
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Chopped peanuts for garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili paste, minced garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Toss the cucumber slices in the spicy peanut sauce until well coated.
- Let the cucumbers marinate in the sauce for at least 15 minutes.
- Serve chilled, garnished with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust the level of chili paste according to your spice preference.
- This dish can be served as a side or a light appetizer.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce