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Dumpling and Smashed Cucumber Salad with Peanut Sauce Recipe

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This refreshing Dumpling and Smashed Cucumber Salad with Peanut Sauce Bliss combines crispy fried potstickers with tangy smashed cucumbers and a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce for a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

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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)

Salad and Dumplings

  • 2 large Persian Cucumbers (or regular cucumbers)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 package Frozen Potsticker Dumplings (cook as instructed on package)
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (for frying)
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (fresh, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted White Sesame Seeds or Chopped Roasted Peanuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make peanut sauce: 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. Prepare cucumbers: Slice Persian cucumbers in half lengthwise and gently smash them. Sprinkle with salt and let rest in a colander for about 10 minutes.
  3. Cook dumplings: 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. Assemble dish: On a plate, arrange crispy potstickers alongside smashed cucumbers. Drizzle with peanut sauce and garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds or peanuts.

Notes

  • Use sunflower butter as a nut-free alternative.
  • Replace soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • Swap granulated sugar with honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetener.
  • Adjust chile crisp or oil to taste for desired spiciness.

Keywords: dumpling salad, smashed cucumber salad, peanut sauce recipe, potsticker recipe, Asian salad

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