Description
Korean Spicy Cucumber Salad, known as Oi Muchim, is a refreshing and zesty dish that combines the crunch of fresh cucumbers with a spicy garlic-sesame dressing. This vibrant salad bursts with flavor and is perfect for summer gatherings or as a delightful side dish at dinner parties. Easy to prepare, it’s sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal. Serve chilled for a refreshing taste sensation that your taste buds will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Place cucumber slices in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In another bowl, combine minced garlic, gochugaru, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil; whisk until smooth.
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt; drain well.
- Toss cucumbers with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg