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Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) Recipe

Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) Recipe
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Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) is a refreshing, spicy, and tangy side dish featuring thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a flavorful dressing made with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and Korean chili pepper flakes. It’s a quick and easy recipe perfect for adding a crisp and vibrant accompaniment to any Korean meal.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 Kirby cucumbers, sliced into 1/8-inch thick pieces
  • 1 green onion, chopped

Dressing

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Toppings

  • 2 teaspoons gochugaru (Korean chili pepper flakes)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Mix the vegetables: Place the thinly sliced cucumber and chopped green onion in a medium or large mixing bowl and set aside to prepare for dressing.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the white distilled vinegar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir in sugar and salt continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved, creating a balanced tangy and savory dressing.
  3. Combine the dressing with the veggies: Pour the dressing over the cucumber slices and green onion. Toss gently to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
  4. Add smokiness and serve: Sprinkle in the Korean chili pepper flakes (gochugaru) and sesame seeds on top. Toss again until the cucumbers are fully and uniformly coated, then serve immediately for a crisp and spicy salad experience.

Notes

  • For best texture, use fresh and firm Kirby cucumbers.
  • Adjust the amount of gochugaru to preference for spiciness.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
  • To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
  • Gochugaru can be substituted with crushed red pepper flakes if unavailable, but the flavor will differ.

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Keywords: Korean cucumber salad, Oi Muchim, spicy cucumber salad, Korean side dish, quick Korean recipes

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