Description
Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a quick snack. This delightful recipe features crisp cucumbers paired with a creamy, nutty peanut sauce that adds just the right amount of spice. With minimal effort, you’ll impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh cucumbers (sliced)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1–2 tsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or sticks. Place them in a serving bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, minced garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Taste the sauce and adjust spiciness or sweetness as desired.
- Pour the spicy peanut sauce over cucumbers and gently toss to coat.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top for added crunch.
- Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg