Best Cucumber Dipping Sauce Recipes

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BOB MARLEY'S REGGAE: JERK MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST SKEWERS, CHARGRILLED AND SERVED WITH CREAMY CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE AND YUCCA FRIES



Bob Marley's Reggae: Jerk Marinated Chicken Breast Skewers, Chargrilled and Served with Creamy Cucumber Dipping Sauce and Yucca Fries image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground Jamaican pimento (allspice)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 hot pepper, finely ground (or 2 Scotch bonnet peppers)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 tablespoon cider or white vinegar
2 pounds chicken breast, dice 1/2-inch thick
Green tai leaves
2 pounds fresh Yucca, peeled, cut into fries
Cucumber Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
Fresh pineapple wedges
25 ounces cucumber
7 ounces sour cream
7 ounces mayonnaise
1-ounce cider vinegar
1/2-ounce salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2-ounce Dijon mustard
1/2-ounce chopped garlic

Steps:

  • For the marinade: mix together onion, scallion, thyme, salt, sugar, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, hot pepper, black pepper, soy sauce, oil and vinegar. These ingredients can also be combined in a food processor. Preheat the fryer. Skewer 2 1/2 ounces of chicken onto each skewer. Place the skewers in a shallow baking dish and cover with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Place the skewers onto a hot grill and grill until done, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place the Yucca fries in the fryer and fry the fries until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt. Place 3 of the skewers on the left side of the plate. Place green tai leaf on the other end of the plate and top with a wedge of fresh pineapple. Place 6 ounces of cooked yucca fries in the middle of the plate. Place 3 ounces of cucumber sauce in a souffle cup next to the skewers and serve.
  • Peel and seed cucumbers and roughly chop. Add sour cream and mayonnaise. Add rest of ingredients and puree in a blender.

CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE



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Make and share this Cucumber Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Asian

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
1/4 cucumber, cut in half lengthways, de-seeded and finely sliced
1 small carrot, finely chopped
5 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

Steps:

  • Put the rice vinegar and sugar into a saucepan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Boil for 2 minutes, until syrupy. Allow to cool.
  • Stir the finely cut cucumber and carrot into the vinegar with 2 tablespoons of sweet chilli dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 133.7, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 7.5, Protein 1.1

CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE



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Our yogurt-and-sour-cream dip is a tangy complement to our Curried Chicken Turnovers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon coarse salt
8 ounces English (hothouse) cucumber (about 3/4 cucumber), peeled, grated, and pressed between paper towels

Steps:

  • Stir together yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cucumber. Sauce can be refrigerated, covered, up to 1 day.

TZATZIKI CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE



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Make and share this Tzatziki Cucumber Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups plain yogurt, regular
3 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded
salt
3 garlic cloves (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
fresh ground pepper (optional)
1/4 cup freshly chopped mint leaf (or to taste) (optional)

Steps:

  • Line a sieve with a double thickness of dampened cheesecloth.
  • Spoon in yogurt and set the sieve over a bowl.
  • Refrigerate for two to three hours or until yogurt is about half its volume, nicely thick and creamy.
  • Shred or cut cucumber into julienne strips.
  • Place in a colander in sink or over a bowl, sprinkle generously with salt, mix well and let drain for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Rinse and gently pat dry.
  • In a mortor and pestal muddle the garlic into a bit salt.
  • Add to the thickened yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, and if desired, the pepper and mint.
  • Mix well.
  • Serve or refrigerate for a day or two so flavors mingle.
  • Stir again before serving and sprinkle with additional minced mint leaves if desired.

PICKLED CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE



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Tasty and refreshing. A great cooling accompaniment to serve with curry puffs. Best served cooled. Allow for chilling time.

Provided by An_Net

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

125 ml rice vinegar
125 ml water
100 g caster sugar
1 lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, deseeded, finely chopped
1 fresh long red chile, halved, deseeded, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, water and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  • Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high and bring to the boil.
  • Cook for 5 minutes or until the syrup thickens. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add the cucumber and chili and combine. Cover and place in the fridge for 1 hour to chill.

GREEK CHICKEN WINGS WITH CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE



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These wings will fly off the plate! It is always a huge hit around my house. Enjoy!

Provided by TRACI HOVIS

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 c olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh garlic
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp coarse ground pepper
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
3 lb frozen chicken wing drummettes thawed (48 oz)
CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE
1 c yogurt, plain
1 c sour cream
1 small cucumber
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp dill weed, dried
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper, course

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all marinade ingredients, then pour over chicken in large zip lock bag. Coat chicken well with mixture. Refrigerate, turning occasionally for 3 hours or overnight.
  • 2. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Arrange chicken on aluminum foil-lined 15x10x1 pan. Bake for 45 - 50 minutes, turning once.
  • 3. Cucumber Sauce needs to be combined and refrigerated for at least 2 hours but is best if made a day ahead. Peel, seed, and shred cucumber then combine all ingredients in small bowl.

CARROT-CUCUMBER RAITA DIPPING SAUCE



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Make and share this Carrot-Cucumber Raita Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 cup carrot, peeled & shredded with peeler, then minced
2 pinches ground cumin
1 pinch ground coriander
1 pinch cayenne (Very small, not overpowering)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Taste and adjust for salt.
  • Let chill covered with plastic wrap for several (2- 6) hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.5, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 77.1, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 8.2, Protein 5

CUCUMBER BLOSSOM FRITTER WITH EGGPLANT AND TAHINI DIPPING SAUCE



Cucumber Blossom Fritter with Eggplant and Tahini Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons for coating
2 eggs, separated
6 ounces beer
Salt and Freshly ground black pepper, to taste, to taste
18 cucumber blossoms
Olive oil, for frying
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
1 pound eggplant, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon tahini paste
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
1/2 cup cucumber juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl combine the four tablespoons of flour with the two egg yolks and the beer whisking them into a smooth batter; season with salt and pepper. Whisk the egg whites in a mixing bowl to firm peaks, then fold into the beer batter. Dust each cucumber blossom with flour, then dip into the batter and deep-fry until golden brown and crisp.
  • Serve the dipping sauce at room temperature with freshly fried cucumber blossom.
  • In non-stick pan over low heat, pour one tablespoon of olive oil. Add the crushed garlic, and when the garlic is lightly browned, add the diced eggplant and cover. Toss the eggplant gently, cooking all sides. When the eggplant is cooked through, place them into the food processor and puree with tahini paste, lemon juice, curry powder, cucumber juice and the remaining olive oil. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.;

STICKY CUCUMBER AND PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE



Sticky Cucumber and Peanut Dipping Sauce image

Delicious sauce for coconut shrimp, egg rolls, skewered meat etc. Makes an impressive and authentic appetizer.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Sauces

Time 21m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small cucumber, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the vinegar, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan and heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Boil for around 6-7 minutes or until a thin syrup has formed.
  • Squeeze the grated cucumber to remove most of the liquid.
  • When the syrup has cooled, add the cucumber, red onion, jalepeno, garlic, peanuts and cilantro.
  • Mix together thoroughly. Serve at room temperature with fried or boiled shrimp, coconut shrimp, egg rolls, meat sate etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 188.6, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 13.4, Protein 1.5

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