Description
Crispy cucumber slices drizzled in creamy spicy peanut sauce create a refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Quick to prepare, this recipe adds zest to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into rounds or spears.
- In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, minced garlic, chili paste, lime juice, and sesame oil. Whisk until smooth.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Toss cucumber slices in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve on a platter garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Add chopped scallions or sesame seeds for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg