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Crispy Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce: A Must-Try Recipe!

A refreshing and flavorful dish featuring crispy cucumbers coated in a spicy peanut sauce, perfect as a side or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large cucumbers sliced into rounds
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or more to taste
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
  2. Taste the sauce and adjust the spiciness by adding more sriracha if desired.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers with the spicy peanut sauce. Toss until the cucumbers are evenly coated.
  4. Let the cucumbers marinate in the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve the cucumbers in a dish, garnished with chopped cilantro and peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For added crunch, include sliced bell peppers or shredded carrots in the cucumber mix.
  • Substitute almond butter for peanut butter for a different flavor profile, or use a nut-free alternative like sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.

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