Green Tea Marinated Cucumbers
Refreshing and packed with flavor, Green Tea Marinated Cucumbers are a light, healthy side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines crisp cucumber slices with a fragrant marinade made from brewed green tea, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. Infused with minced garlic, fresh ginger, and sesame oil, every bite delivers a balance of umami and tanginess. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time (plus a quick marinade), these chilled cucumbers are an effortless yet elegant choice for refreshing appetizers or a vibrant accompaniment to your favorite meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Green tea
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Brew 1 cup of green tea by steeping a green tea bag or loose leaf green tea in hot water for 3-4 minutes. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
While the tea cools, wash the cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons as desired. Place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, combine the cooled green tea, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and salt. Whisk until the honey dissolves and the marinade is well mixed.
Pour the marinade over the sliced cucumbers and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro over the cucumbers for added texture and flavor.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1176 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 706 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
