Easy Sprite Spicy Cucumber Noodles: A Refreshing Thai Summer Recipe

Name: Easy Sprite Spicy Cucumber Noodles: A Refreshing Thai Summer Recipe
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 large Cucumber (julienned or thinly sliced); 100 g Noodles (rice vermicelli or thin wheat noodles); 1/2 cup Sprite (for the sauce); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1-2 small Red Chili (sliced or 1 tsp chili flakes, adjust to taste); 2 tbsp Lime Juice (freshly squeezed); 2 tbsp Fish Sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option); 2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts (crushed, for garnish); 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Beat the summer heat with this quick and easy Sprite Spicy Cucumber Noodles recipe! Inspired by Thai flavors, these refreshing noodles are both sweet and spicy, making them a perfect light meal or side dish. Learn how to prepare this unique and delicious dish in under 10 minutes.

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#Spicy

#Cucumber

#Sprite

#Thai

#Summer

#Quick

#Easy

#Vegetarian Option

Ready-to-serve Sprite Spicy Cucumber Noodles in a bowl

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Thai

English

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

10g

Protein

45g

Carbs

Fat

Close-up of the refreshing cucumber noodles with sauce

Ingredients

Cucumber
(julienned or thinly sliced)
1 large
Noodles
(rice vermicelli or thin wheat noodles)
100 g

Sprite
(for the sauce)
1 cup
Garlic
(minced)
2 cloves
Red Chili
(sliced or 1 tsp chili flakes, adjust to taste)
1 small
Lime Juice
(freshly squeezed)
2 tbsp
Fish Sauce
(or soy sauce for vegetarian option)
2 tbsp

Roasted Peanuts
(crushed, for garnish)
2 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro
(chopped, for garnish)
1 cup

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Ingredients combined and tossed in a large mixing bowl

Instructions

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Prepare the noodles and cucumber: Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. Thinly slice or julienne the cucumber.
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Prepare the noodles and cucumber: Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. Thinly slice or julienne the cucumber.
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Rinsing noodles with cold water prevents sticking and stops the cooking process.
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Prepare aromatics: Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the red chili. Adjust chili quantity based on your spice preference.
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Prepare aromatics: Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the red chili. Adjust chili quantity based on your spice preference.
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For less heat, remove chili seeds before slicing.

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Mix the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine Sprite, fresh lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), minced garlic, and sliced chili. Whisk well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Mix the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine Sprite, fresh lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), minced garlic, and sliced chili. Whisk well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or spiciness if needed.
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Combine and toss: Add the drained noodles and julienned cucumber to the bowl with the sauce. Toss gently to ensure all the noodles and cucumber are evenly coated with the spicy Sprite dressing.
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Combine and toss: Add the drained noodles and julienned cucumber to the bowl with the sauce. Toss gently to ensure all the noodles and cucumber are evenly coated with the spicy Sprite dressing.
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Use tongs or your hands (with gloves) for best mixing.
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Garnish and serve: Transfer the spicy cucumber noodles to serving bowls. Garnish generously with crushed roasted peanuts and fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately as a refreshing light meal or side dish.
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Garnish and serve: Transfer the spicy cucumber noodles to serving bowls. Garnish generously with crushed roasted peanuts and fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately as a refreshing light meal or side dish.
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For an extra crunch, add some toasted sesame seeds.