Sweet & Spicy Cucumber Salad

This is a simple yet super delicious cucumber salad that you can easily make at home. It has a kick of spiciness from the chilli and a creamy sweetness from the peanut butter and honey.

The best part about this recipe is that it does not require many ingredients or prep time. There are several ways you can alter the recipe to your liking; by making it spicier or less sweet and vice versa. We have used Chinese/Japanese cucumbers for this recipe, which is crunchier, giving the salad a nice mix of different textures. You can use Maldivian cucumbers as well but keep in mind that they are less crunchy and more watery. 

Serving size: 2-3

Ingredients:

• 3 cucumbers (6-inches long)
• ¼ cup crunchy peanut butter
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chilli oil
• 1 tsp honey
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp Ajinomoto
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp chilli flakes

Instructions:

1. First, thinly slice 3 cucumbers (around 6-inches long each) and transfer to a large bowl.
2. Then, add ¼ cup crunchy peanut butter, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chilli oil, 1 tsp honey, ½ tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp Ajinomoto, and 1 tsp minced garlic.
3. Cover the bowl and shake to mix all the ingredients together.
4. Lastly, sprinkle 1 tsp chili flakes on top and it’s ready to serve!