Spicy Cucumber Dipping Sauce

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From EatingWell:  July/August 1995

A bright accompaniment for grilled fish or shellfish.

About 1 cup | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 small cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 fresh hot red or jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup rice-wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup finely shredded cucumber
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

Preparation

1. Using a mortar and pestle or working on a cutting board with the flat of a large knife, mash the garlic, pepper, sugar and salt into a paste. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in vinegar, cucumber and lime juice. Add a small amount of water if the sauce is too acidic for your taste. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon : 10 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 3 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 163 mg Sodium; 8 mg Potassium

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