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OI MUCHIM (SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD)



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An easy cucumber side dish that's spicy, slightly sweet and tangy! It'll be an excellent complement to any of your main dishes.

Provided by Hyosun

Categories     Side Dish

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.

SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD SIDE DISH



Spicy cucumber salad side dish image

I'm going to share a super simple recipe with you today that's one of my all time favorites. It's a spicy Korean cucumber salad side dish called oi-muchim. If you have a nice seedless English cucumber, you can make this delicious banchan in just a few minutes. During my round the world Gapshida...

Categories     Side dish

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 English cucumber (or 2 to 3 kirby cucumbers), washed
¼ cup thinly sliced onion
1 green onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Korean hot pepper flakes (gochugaru)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the cucumber lengthwise in half and cut diagonally into thin slices.
  • Put the cucumber into a large bowl. Add the onion, green onion, garlic, soy sauce, hot pepper flakes, toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, and sugar.
  • Mix it well with a spoon until the sugar is well dissolved.
  • Serve as a side dish for rice, noodles, or BBQ.

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