This bold and flavorful cucumber dish is made with a spicy, yet well balanced, hot sauce. It then tossed with fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts. Enjoy as a side dish or as an appetizer.
*Note: The baby cucumbers, are also often refereed to as Persian or mini cucumbers. If you cannot find baby cucumbers, use English cucumbers or even peeled regular garden cucumbers.
To start, toss the cucumbers with the salt and let site while you prepare the sauce.
To make the sauce, add the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
To finish the dish, add the cucumbers to sauce and toss to evenly combine. At this point, the cucumbers can sit for 10 to 20 minutes at room temperature, or they can be served immediately.
Before serving the cucumbers, garnish them with the peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Black vinegar is available in most Asian markets. Black vinegar will add a nice layer of complexity to many dishes.