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Dumpling and Smashed Cucumber Salad with Peanut Sauce

Dumpling and Smashed Cucumber Salad with Peanut Sauce Bliss

A delightful Dumpling and Smashed Cucumber Salad with Peanut Sauce, perfect for busy weeknights with a customizable recipe for every taste.
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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: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter or sunflower butter for nut-free
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Just Boiled Water
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Chile Crisp or Oil to taste
Cucumber Salad
  • 2 large Persian Cucumbers or regular cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Dumplings
  • 1 package Frozen Potsticker Dumplings cook as instructed on package
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil for frying
Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro fresh, optional
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted White Sesame Seeds or Chopped Roasted Peanuts optional

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, minced garlic, and just boiled water. Whisk until smooth, then stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and chile oil. Adjust consistency with water and set aside.
  2. Slice Persian cucumbers in half lengthwise and gently smash them. Sprinkle with salt and let rest in a colander for about 10 minutes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add frozen dumplings in a single layer and fry for 1-2 minutes until golden. Add water, cover, and steam for 3-4 minutes.
  4. On a plate, arrange crispy potstickers alongside smashed cucumbers. Drizzle with peanut sauce and garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds or peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy immediately after preparation for the best quality. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping the peanut sauce separate to maintain cucumber crunch.

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