Spicy Cucumber Sesame Bites
Spicy Cucumber Sesame Bites
Ingredients
For the Cucumbers
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch rounds or half-moons
For the Spicy Sesame Dressing
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cucumbers: Wash the English cucumbers thoroughly. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, thinly slice the cucumbers into 1/4-inch rounds or half-moons. Place the sliced cucumbers in a medium-sized bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, granulated sugar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved and all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Combine and chill: Pour the prepared spicy sesame dressing over the sliced cucumbers. Toss gently to ensure all cucumber pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to chill.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Garnish and serve: Before serving, give the cucumbers another gentle toss. Transfer the spicy cucumber sesame bites to a serving dish. Sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro, if using. Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Cucumber Sesame Bites
Ingredients
For the Cucumbers
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch rounds or half-moons
For the Spicy Sesame Dressing
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cucumbers: Wash the English cucumbers thoroughly. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, thinly slice the cucumbers into 1/4-inch rounds or half-moons. Place the sliced cucumbers in a medium-sized bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, granulated sugar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved and all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Combine and chill: Pour the prepared spicy sesame dressing over the sliced cucumbers. Toss gently to ensure all cucumber pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to chill.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Garnish and serve: Before serving, give the cucumbers another gentle toss. Transfer the spicy cucumber sesame bites to a serving dish. Sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro, if using. Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer.
⏱️ 5 min