Description
Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce is a refreshing, crunchy side dish featuring sliced cucumbers tossed in a creamy, savory-spicy peanut sauce. Perfect as a quick, healthy snack or easy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, sliced into 1/3-inch thick rounds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons peanut buttera
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Salt the cucumbers: Place sliced cucumbers in a bowl, sprinkle evenly with salt, and toss to coat. Let them drain in a colander for 1 hour to remove excess moisture.
- Make the sauce: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, minced garlic, chili flakes, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Combine ingredients: Transfer drained cucumbers into a bowl, add toasted peanuts and chopped parsley, then pour the peanut sauce over. Gently toss to coat evenly.
- Serve the dish: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. If prepared ahead, refrigerate up to 8 hours, then bring to room temperature and toss again before serving.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, reduce or omit chili flakes. Almond or cashew butter can replace peanut butter. For vegan-friendly, use maple syrup instead of honey. English cucumbers are ideal as they contain fewer seeds and water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg