How to Make Asian-Inspired Cucumbers with a Kick - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful side dish that packs a punch, then look no further than this recipe for Asian-Inspired Cucumbers with a Kick. These crunchy and zesty cucumbers are the perfect accompaniment to any Asian-inspired meal, or they can stand alone as a light and refreshing snack.

With a simple ingredient list and easy preparation, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. The combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil creates a tang...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon peanut butter
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • ½ large red onion
  • 2 cucumbers, unpeeled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts, or to taste
  • ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, ginger, peanut butter, garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and sriracha sauce together in a small bowl to make dressing.
  • Slice red onion into spirals with a spiralizer fitted with a straight-flat blade. Spiralize cucumbers into thin, curly ribbons; snip into serving-size lengths with kitchen shears or a knife. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
  • Drizzle dressing over onion and cucumbers; mix gently to combine. Garnish with peanuts and jalapeno pepper.
  • Nutrition

    77 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 73mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 284mg