Description
Crisp cucumbers in spicy peanut sauce deliver a refreshing crunch with a bold, creamy twist that will tantalize your taste buds. This easy-to-make dish combines fresh cucumber slices with a delightful peanut sauce that’s slightly spicy and perfectly balanced. Ideal for snacks, potlucks, or summer gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium firm cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 tsp Sriracha chili sauce
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or sticks.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and Sriracha until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or spiciness as desired.
- Toss cucumber slices in the peanut sauce until well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on a platter, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (about 120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg