Description
Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce is a refreshing, crunchy dish that combines zesty flavors with creamy sauce, making it perfect for summer gatherings or as a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cucumbers (sliced)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds or sticks.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
- Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Toss sliced cucumbers in the prepared sauce until well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold, garnished with chopped peanuts or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use Persian or English cucumbers for the best crunch.
- Substitute peanuts with cashews for a different flavor profile.
- Add sesame seeds or additional lime juice for extra zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg