Description
A refreshing and spicy watermelon dish that combines sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sriracha, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 80 ml crispy fried onions, store-bought or homemade
- 1 small scallion, finely sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, sriracha, toasted sesame oil, and lime juice until smooth.
- Add the watermelon cubes to the bowl and gently toss until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the marinated watermelon to a serving dish or divide among individual bowls.
- Sprinkle generously with black sesame seeds and crispy fried onions.
- Garnish with sliced scallions and fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to customize the level of spiciness.
- For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds.
- Fresh herbs can enhance the overall flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg