Description
Spicy cucumbers are a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings a zesty kick to any meal. This quick recipe combines crunchy cucumbers with a flavorful dressing of rice vinegar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes, creating a delightful balance of tangy and spicy flavors. Perfect as a side dish, snack, or topping for tacos and burritos, these spicy cucumbers can be whipped up in under 15 minutes. Their health benefits are an added bonus; low in calories and high in hydration, they make for a guilt-free treat year-round. Impress your guests or elevate your everyday meals with this simple yet delicious recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh cucumbers
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Allow the cucumbers to marinate at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg