Recipe: Spicy Cucumbers
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
🍲 Category: Vegetable
🔍 Keywords: Potluck, < 30 Mins, No Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
- 1 English cucumber
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cucumbers: Begin by washing the English cucumber thoroughly under cold running water. Then, cut the cucumber into wedge shapes and thinly slice them. Place the slices in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
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Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, minced garlic, and sugar. Stir the mixture well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Mix the Dressing with Cucumbers: Pour the prepared dressing over the sliced cucumbers in the mixing bowl. Gently toss the cucumbers with the dressing, ensuring that each slice is evenly coated.
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Marinate the Cucumbers: Allow the cucumber mixture to marinate for at least 20 minutes. During this time, it’s important to stir the cucumbers every few minutes to ensure that they are evenly infused with the flavors of the dressing.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the cucumbers have marinated, transfer them to a serving dish and serve cold as a refreshing side dish. These spicy cucumbers are perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a quick and easy snack.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 67.2
- Fat Content: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1258.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 6.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.6g
- Sugar Content: 3.8g
- Protein Content: 3g
These Spicy Cucumbers are not only bursting with flavor but also low in calories and high in nutrients, making them a healthy and delicious addition to any meal. Enjoy the refreshing crunch and zesty kick of these flavorful cucumbers at your next gathering or as a quick and easy snack any time of day!
