Spicy Cucumber Dipping Sauce

Spicy Cucumber Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

2 small garlic cloves, chopped
1 fresh hot red pepper, or jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup rice-wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely shredded cucumber
2 tablespoons lime juice

Directions:

1. Using a mortar and pestle or working on a cutting board with the flat of a large knife, mash the garlic, pepper, sugar and salt into a paste.
   
2. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in vinegar, cucumber and lime juice.
   
3. Add a small amount of water if the sauce is too acidic for your taste. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
4. Makes about 1 cup (16 one-tablespoon servings)
   

Source: EatingWell Magazine July/August 1995
Formatted by Chupa Babi: 06.17.08

Per tablespoon: 10 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 163 mg sodium; 8 mg potassium.
0 Carbohydrate Servings