Best Cucumber Peanut Sauce Recipes

CHICKEN SATAY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE AND CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients except the chicken. Slice the chicken into long, thin strips, about 3 inches long by 1 inch wide, and add to marinade. Turn chicken to coat, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Bring the coconut milk to a simmer in a small saucepan. Whisk in curry paste until dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in peanut butter, stock and sugar, reduce heat and cook until smooth, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add tamarind juice and salt. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Prepare relish: Place cucumber, shallot, and chili slices in a small bowl. Heat the vinegar, sugar and salt in a small saucepan, stirring, until mixture reaches a boil and sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, cool to room temperature, and then pour over cucumber mixture. Garnish with cilantro leaves and set aside.
• Prepare grill and thread marinated chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers. Place on grill and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once. Serve with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.

VEGAN TOFU BOWLS WITH COCONUT RICE, CUCUMBER SALAD AND PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss the tofu and cornstarch together in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Arrange the tofu cubes on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden, about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• Meanwhile, combine the rice, coconut milk, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the agave and fluff with a fork. Set aside.
• Combine the basil, cilantro, mint, cucumber, peanuts, rice vinegar, lime juice and chile in a small bowl. Stir and season with salt to taste. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook until tender, stirring and flipping occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Divide the rice evenly among bowls, top with the carrots, red cabbage and tofu. Drizzle with the peanut sauce and add a spoonful of the cucumber salad. Drizzle with sriracha and serve.

CHICKEN SATAY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE AND CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• In bowl combine 1/2 cup coconut milk, fish sauce, 2 teaspoons red curry paste, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, ciclantro, and turmeric.
• Slice the chicken into long, thin strips, about 3 inches long by 1 inch wide, and add to marinade. Turn chicken to coat. cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
• While marinating, bring the 1 cup coconut milk to a simmer. Whisk in 2 tablespoons curry paste until dissolved. Whisk in peanut butter, stock and 1/4 cup brown sugar, reduce heat and cook until smooth, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and ad lime juice. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Prepare relish: Peel, half, and thinly slice cucumber. Thinly slice shallots and chili. Mix in a small bowl. Heat the vinegar, 3 teaspoons brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan, stirring until mixture reaches a boil and sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, cool to room temperature, and then pour over cucumber mixture.
• Prepare grill and thread marinated chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers. Place on grill and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once. Serve with peanut butter sauce and cucumber relish.

ORIENTAL SPAGHETTI WITH CUCUMBER AND SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender blend the peanut butter, the soy sauce, the lemon juice, the garlic, the red hot pepper flakes, the sugar, and 1/4 cup hot water until the sauce is smooth. In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the spaghetti until it is just tender, drain it in a colander, and rinse it briefly under cold water. Drain the spaghetti well, transfer it to a bowl, and toss it with the sauce, the cucumber, the scallion, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the pasta at room temperature.

CHICKEN SATAY W/ PEANUT SAUCE & CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• 1. Combine the yogurt, ginger, garlic, and curry powder in a shallow mixing bowl, stir to combine. Place the chicken strips in the yogurt marinade and gently toss until well coated. Cover and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
• 2. Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers working the skewer in and out of the meat, down the middle of the piece, so that it stays in place during grilling. Place a grill pan over medium heat and brush it with oil to prevent the meat from sticking. Grill the chicken satays for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until nicely seared and cooked through.
• 3. Serve the satays on a platter lined with lettuce leaves and cilantro; accompanied by a small bowl of peanut sauce on the side.
• 4. PEANUT SAUCE: In a bowl, first whisk together the peanut butter along with water. Add the remaining wet ingredients and whisk well. Finally add the sugar, ginger and the chill sauce until incorporated. Keep refrigerated.
• 5. THAI CUCUMBER RELISH: Mix all ingredients together and chill until serving.

CUCUMBER-PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulse until they are finely chopped but not pureed. Serve, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 days.

CUCUMBER, ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender place in order all ingredients rice wine vinegar to peanut butter.
• Now to make the noodles, I used my spiralizer but you can use a mandoline with the julienne blade or a julienne peeler. I used enough cukes and zukes to fill a 8 cup bowl.
• Top with the blended sauce toss to coat veggies.
• Place in a serving bowl and garnish with herbs, seeds, chili and nuts.

STICKY CUCUMBER AND PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE

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.

SATAY ON SKEWERS WITH PEANUT SAUCE AND CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the satay: Cut the meat thinly, into 1" strips. In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, ginger, curry powder, coriander, soy sauce, 1/2 cup coconut milk, and 1 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth. Pour over meat and marinate at least 2 hours or overnight. Soak the skewers in water for five minutes to prevent burning on the grill. Thread the meat on to the skewers, one to two strips per skewer. Cook on grill or under broiler. Baste with 1/2 cup coconut milk while cooking. When done, serve with peanut sauce and cucumber sauce. To make the peanut sauce: Cook 1-1/2 cup coconut milk (SOLIDS only) over low heat until fat rises to the top. Stir constantly for 10-15 minutes. This is a very important step. Add the red curry paste and roasted chili paste; mix in remaining coconut milk liquids and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, lime juice, and peanut butter; mix well. Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until boiling gently. Add more sugar and lime juice to taste. Remove from heat. To make cucumber sauce: In a serving bowl, arrange cucumber, shallots, and crushed chilies in layers. In a separate bowl, mix vinegar, 2-3/4 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/4 teaspoon salt, and hot water until sugar dissolves and a light syrup is formed. Pour over the cucumber-shallot mixture and serve with peanut sauce and satay skewers.

ORIENTAL SPAGHETTI WITH CUCUMBER AND SPICY PEANUT SAUCE RECIPE | EPICURIOUS.COM

Steps:

• In a blender blend the peanut butter, the soy sauce, the lemon juice, the garlic, the red hot pepper flakes, the sugar, and 1/4 cup hot water until the sauce is smooth. In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the spaghetti until it is just tender, drain it in a colander, and rinse it briefly under cold water. Drain the spaghetti well, transfer it to a bowl, and toss it with the sauce, the cucumber, the scallion, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the pasta at room temperature.