Ginger-Spiced Cucumbers

11 Reviews

Prep: 45 min
Ready In: 45 min

“A spicy Asian cool-weather side dish to enhance any meal.” - by Christiane Potts

Ingredients

1/8 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1/8 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/8 cup fresh lime juice
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

In a serving bowl, stir together the red wine vinegar, mirin, brown sugar, ginger and lime juice. Add the cucumber and onion, and toss gently to coat. Chill for 30 minutes to blend flavors before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
80 cal
4%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Carbs
16.4 g
5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (11)

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Mike Harvey, daPITA

May. 25, 2011

"An excellent blend of flavors. I believe the secret of this recipe is the very thin slicing of the cukes and onion and careful grating of the ginger. I used the recipe as a side and it was well receiv..." See moreed but the best raves came from using the recipe as a condiment for submarine sandwiches- I had to make more."

GrannyGamer

Nov. 10, 2005

"Good taste, texture and appearance. Made a nice accompaniment to a Japanese meal. I didn't have mirin, so a used a regular sweet wine, and red onions to add a bit of color. I am NOT normally a fan of ..." See morecucumbers, but I will definitely make this again."