Description
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these Irresistible Spicy Cucumbers! Bursting with flavor, this refreshing dish features crunchy cucumbers marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, soy sauce, and red chili flakes. Perfect as a side for summer barbecues or served as a healthy snack, these spicy delights are both simple to prepare and packed with flavor. With just a few fresh ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Enjoy them chilled for an invigorating burst of taste that will leave your guests asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly into rounds or half-moons.
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red chili flakes. Mix until well combined.
- Add cucumber slices to the marinade and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or appetizer, garnished with additional chili flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg