Thai Marinated Cucumbers
Elevate your side dishes with the crisp and refreshing flavors of Thai Marinated Cucumbers! This quick and easy recipe marries the cool crunch of thinly sliced cucumbers with a tangy marinade of rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil, perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and a hint of heat from red chili flakes. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and optional fresh cilantro, this vibrant dish is ready in just 10 minutes of prep time and perfect for serving chilled as a light appetizer or a zesty side at your next meal. It's an effortless way to bring authentic Thai-inspired flavors to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds. Place them in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, granulated sugar, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, red chili flakes, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
Pour the marinade over the sliced cucumbers and gently toss to coat the cucumbers evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For a stronger flavor, marinate for up to 1 hour.
Before serving, sprinkle the marinated cucumbers with toasted sesame seeds. If desired, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro for a burst of color and freshness.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
89 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 3% | |
*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.
