Cool Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce
A refreshing and flavorful dish made with crunchy cucumbers and a creamy, spicy peanut sauce, perfect for hot days or as a light appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha or chili paste (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or sticks.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Toss the cucumber slices in the peanut sauce until well coated.
- Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Serve chilled, garnished with sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, and cilantro.
Notes
Choose firm cucumbers for the best crunch. Adjust the amount of sriracha or chili paste according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumbers, peanut sauce, appetizer, healthy, spicy
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