Hot And Spicy Chinese Cucumbers Recipe

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Hot And Spicy Chinese Cucumbers
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Directions:

  1. Wash, but do not peel cucumbers. Cut them lengthwise into quarters. Place the quarters in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes, then drain and rinse well.
  2. In bowl combine cucumbers with ginger and red bell pepper and toss to mix.
  3. Heat a wok over medium-high heat. When it is very hot, add sesame oil and red chili peppers. Stir fry until the peppers turn black, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and remove chilis from oil.
  4. Combine ingredients for the marinade and stir to dissolve the sugar. Add chilis to marinade. Pour over cucumbers and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled.
  5. Note: You can keep these cucumbers refrigerated for up to two weeks, however remove chili peppers, as will be very, very hot if left in.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 393.32 Kcal (1647 kJ)
Calories from fat 245.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.26g 42%
Sodium 5237.31mg 218%
Potassium 290.44mg 6%
Total Carbs 31.78g 11%
Sugars 6.91g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.97g 8%
Protein 1.6g 3%
Vitamin C 143.1mg 238%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 13.4mg 74%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 217.73 Kcal (912 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.09g 42%
Sodium 2899.19mg 218%
Potassium 160.78mg 6%
Total Carbs 17.59g 11%
Sugars 3.82g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 8%
Protein 0.88g 3%
Vitamin C 79.2mg 238%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 25%
Iron 7.4mg 74%
Calcium 7.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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