Description
A cool, crunchy, and creamy cucumber dish tossed in a bold, spicy peanut sauce that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chili paste
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, honey, garlic, sesame oil, and warm water in a bowl until smooth.
- Place sliced cucumbers in a serving bowl.
- Pour the spicy peanut sauce over the cucumbers.
- Toss gently until the slices are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle cilantro and sesame seeds on top.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Add water gradually to reach a silky sauce texture.
- English cucumbers work best because they stay crisp.
- Adjust the heat level by increasing or reducing chili paste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg