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Dumpling and Smashed Cucumber Salad

Dumpling and Smashed Cucumber Salad: Freshness Meets Flavor

Enjoy a quick and delightful Dumpling and Smashed Cucumber Salad full of freshness and flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter substitute sunflower butter for nut-free option
  • 1 clove garlic minced; shallots are a milder alternative
  • 3 tablespoons just boiled water to adjust sauce thickness
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar can substitute apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or try honey/maple syrup
  • to taste unit chile crisp or oil use according to spice preference
Salad Ingredients
  • 2 Persian cucumbers can substitute regular cucumbers
  • to taste teaspoons salt to enhance flavor
Dumplings Ingredients
  • 1 package frozen potsticker dumplings heat as directed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
Garnish Ingredients
  • to taste unit cilantro optional
  • to taste tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds or chopped roasted peanuts for topping
  • to taste unit chile oil drizzle for spice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter and minced garlic. Slowly add just boiled water, stirring until smooth. Incorporate soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chile oil to taste. Set aside.
  2. Slice Persian cucumbers into thick half-moons and gently smash them. Sprinkle salt and place in a colander to rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Add frozen dumplings, fry until golden brown. Pour water, cover, and steam for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Layer crispy dumplings alongside smashed cucumbers on plates. Drizzle peanut sauce over, garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, and chile oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Enjoy the freshness of the cucumbers with warm dumplings and a rich peanut sauce. Adjust spice to your preference.

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