cucumber banchan

This spicy Korean cucumber salad is tangy, sweet, salty, and crunchy! An easy recipe made with cocktail cucumbers and Korean red pepper flakes for some spice! 

Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

cocktail cucumbers

Tablespoons rice wine vinegar

sea salt

Korean red pepper powder

sugar

garlic

toasted white sesame seeds

sesame oil

Add the cucumber rounds in a large bowl and add the sea salt and 1 Tablespoon of rice wine vinegar. Mix it together and let it marinate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, add all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and set it aside.

After 30 minutes, drain out the excess liquid from the marinated cucumbers and rinse them under water twice. Taste a cucumber to see if it&#039;s too salty and give it another rinse if needed.

Add the dressing to the pickled cucumbers and serve immediately.

This spicy Korean cucumber salad has a refreshing crunch in every bite, coated with a delicious sauce that&#039;s garlicky, savory, and tangy with a touch of sweetness. This quick &amp; easy side dish comes together in a single bowl and makes for the perfect dish to add to your dinner table. 

Easy Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

(260 grams) medium cucumber (or 3 small cucumbers)

onion

garlic (minced)

soy sauce

tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)

tbsp Gochugaru (or to taste)

tbsp sugar

tbsp sesame oil

sesame seeds

salt (or

Thinly slice the cucumber to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Add the cucumber to a large mixing bowl, followed by the rest of the ingredients.

Toss well with your hands or a pair of tongs until the cucumbers are evenly coated and the sauce is absorbed, for about 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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