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Spicy Cucumber Dipping Sauce

:  July/August 1995

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A bright accompaniment for grilled fish or shellfish.


Spicy Cucumber Dipping Sauce Recipe

Makes: About 1 cup

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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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

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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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Style/Theme
Vegan
Vegetarian
Entertaining, casual
Everyday favorites
Type of Dish
Sauce/Condiment, savory
Ethnic/Regional
American
Asian
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Total Time
45 minutes or less
Servings
8 or more
Preparation/ Technique
No-cook
Meal/Course
Dinner

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Publication
July/August 1995
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