Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) – the perfect easy Korean side dish! This spicy, tangy, and refreshing banchan comes together in just 15 minutes with simple ingredients like gochugaru, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil.
Looking for a quick cucumber salad recipe or something light to pair with your favorite Korean BBQ? This spicy cucumber salad hits all the right notes . It is crunchy, flavorful, and addicting!
Ingredients:
2 small cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru), adjust to taste
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Save this Oi Muchim recipe for your next Korean-inspired meal!
For full recipe, search Korean cucumber salad on my blog linked in bio.
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Did you know that if you slice cucumbers, salt them, and let them sit for 10 minutes? Just mix a sauce of sugar, rice vinegar, goaro, soy sauce, garlic, green onions, and sesame oil. Rinse and drain the cucumbers. Add sauce to the cucumbers and top with sesame seeds. You just made delicious Korean cucumber salad.
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