Best Korean Cucumber Salad Ol Namul Recipes

Oi Muchim (Spicy Cucumber Salad) image

Provided by Hyosun

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Korean cucumber or 2 Kirby (pickling cucumbers)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Korean red chili pepper flakes (gochugaru (고추가루) - use less if desired)
1 tablespoon chopped scallion
1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

Thinly slice the cucumber (1/8 to 1/4-inch thick). Toss gently with salt and set aside for about 15 minutes.
Drain excess liquid. Avoid squeezing them because they will bruise. Mix well with all of the remaining ingredients. Taste a little and adjust the seasonings if necessary.

Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim 오이무침) image

Provided by JinJoo Lee

Categories Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cucumber ((Japanese, English, Persian, Pickling are all good) - about 1 1/2 cup sliced for 1 cucumber)
1 Tbsp soy sauce ((Jin Ganjang))
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp Korean red chili powder
1/4 tsp sesame seeds
2 green onions (, chopped)

Steps:

Slice cucumbers into thin slices. Around 1/8 inch (3 mm).
Mix soy sauce, vinegar and sugar in a bowl. Pour soy vinegar into the bowl with cucumbers.
Then, add 1/2 tsp chili powder and sesame seeds. Mix and taste. Add more chili powder if you want. Doing it in this order allows you to taste and control the amount of chili powder based on how spicy you want it.
Add chopped green onions and mix again.
YOU ARE DONE!! Serve immediately for the most fresh and crunchy cucumber flavor. You can also let it sit for 10-15 minutes for the cucumbers to absorb the dressing before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 468 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Korean Cucumber Salad (Ol Namul) image

Provided by Domestic Princess

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Steps:

Cut off ends of cucumber. Then, slice cucumbers in circles.
Sprinkle salt over cucumbers and set aside for 30 minutes.
Drain moisture from cucumbers by laying them onto a paper towel and squeezing another piece of paper towel over the top.
Place cucumbers into a mixing bowl and mix with rest of ingredients.
Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.6, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 83.8, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 1