Easy Korean Cucumber Salad (oi muchim) with Mini Cukes
Oi Muchim, which translates to Korean Cucumber Salad is one of the most popular side dishes served in Korean restaurant. This recipe will show you how to transform your basic mini cukes into the tastiest Korean side dish in matter of minutes!! You will love these sweet, savory, crunchy and refreshing Oi Muchim!
Servings: 2 people
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Ingredients
- 1 pack mini cukes (about 6) 14 oz
- 1½ tsp sea salt
spicy sauce ingredients
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru/red chili pepper flake
- ½ Tbsp maesil (plum syrup)
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 pinch roasted sesame seeds
- ½ Tbsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumbers. Then slice the cucumbers into 1/4" thickness.
- Place sliced cucumbers into a small bowl then sprinkle sea salt. Toss gently with your hand and let it sit for 10mins. Meanwhile, mince garlic cloves and prepare the seasonings.
- After 10mins, squeeze excess water gently with hand. Set them aside.
- Combine cucumber slices, korean chili flakes, minced garlic, maesil and sugar in a mixing bowl. Use a glove and gently message the seasoning into the cucumber.
- Taste Oi Muchim. Salt to taste. Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!
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