Asian Spicy Cucumber Honey Green Tea Recipes

SPICY ASIAN CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Chop 1 English cucumber. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt; let sit 10 minutes. Whisk 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons each sugar and soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 sliced scallions, 1 minced garlic clove and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Drain the cucumber and toss with the dressing; season with salt. Top with chopped cilantro.

LOWFAT GREEN TEA, HONEY AND NUTMEG SMOOTHIES

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into individual glasses and drizzle honey on top of each milkshake to finish.

ASIAN SPICY CUCUMBER HONEY GREEN TEA

Steps:

• Crush cucumber, lime and red pepper with wooden spoon in 1-quart glass measuring cup. Stir in Pure Leaf™ Not Too Sweet Honey Green Tea. Strain and serve in ice-filled glasses. Garnish, if desired, with additional cucumber and lime.
• For a cocktail version, simply add ¼ cup vodka.

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a medium bowl. Toss with 1 pound sliced Persian cucumbers, 2 sliced scallions, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons sliced pickled ginger, 1/2 finely chopped red jalapeno and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.

ASIAN SWEET TEA OR ASIAN MOJITO

Steps:

• In a cocktail shaker, add the basil and the sugar cube. Muddle them together in the bottom of the shaker until the basil is fragrant. Pour in the green tea, lime juice, rum and honey. Stir until well mixed. Carefully pour the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish the cocktail with the lime wedge and a basil leaf.