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Dumpling And Smashed Cucumber Salad With Peanut Sauce

This delicious recipe combines savory dumplings with a refreshing smashed cucumber salad drizzled with a rich peanut sauce. The interplay of flavors and textures makes it a perfect dish for a light lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 People
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 pot for boiling
  • 1 pan for frying
  • 1 rolling pin or dumpling press
  • 1 whisk or fork
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 large spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup ground pork or chicken
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cucumbers medium-sized
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • ¼ cup warm water to thin the sauce

Instructions
 

  • To make the dumpling dough, mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • While the dough rests, prepare the filling. In a bowl, combine ground pork or chicken, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Mix well and set aside.
  • For the smashed cucumber salad, cut the cucumbers into quarters lengthwise and then smash them with the flat side of a knife or a mallet to create craggy edges. Place in a mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour over the cucumbers and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the dumplings.
  • After the dough has rested, roll it out on a floured surface to about ⅛ inch thick. Cut into circles (about 3 inches in diameter).
  • Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold over and pinch the edges to seal tightly. Make sure no filling leaks out.
  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Drop the dumplings in batches and cook for about 5-6 minutes or until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • To prepare the peanut sauce, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Add warm water gradually, whisking until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Serve the dumplings hot alongside the smashed cucumber salad. Drizzle with peanut sauce before serving.

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables to the dumpling filling for more flavor.
You can steam the dumplings instead of boiling them for a different texture.
The smashed cucumber salad can be made ahead of time and chilled in the refrigerator to enhance the flavors.