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Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce

Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce

This refreshing dish features cucumbers drizzled with a spicy peanut sauce, perfect for a light snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large English cucumbers sliced about ⅓rd inch thick
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped peanuts toasted

Peanut Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, minced garlic, chili flakes, black pepper, and parsley. Mix well to create the sauce.
  • In a serving dish, arrange cucumber slices and drizzle the spicy peanut sauce over them. Sprinkle with toasted peanuts.

Notes

This dish can be served chilled. Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less chili flakes according to your preference.
Keyword appetizer, cucumbers, healthy snack, spicy peanut sauce