Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi muchim)
Whip up this delicious Korean cucumber salad. Crunchy, spicy, and made with fresh ingredients. Oi muchim is a must make side dish recipe. Give this spicy cucumber salad recipe a try for a side dish this week.
Servings 4
Calories 66kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large English Cucumber 1/4" thick
- 1/4 cup white onion finely minced
- 1 green onion sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar unseasoned
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Gochugaru red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a bowl you are going to add your thinly sliced cucumbers, minced garlic, minced onion, and sliced green onions.
- In a small bowl add your soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, red pepper, and salt. Mix well to combine.
- Pour the sauce over the cucumber and toss well.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Cucumbers - Use English cucumber, Kirby or pickling cucumbers.
Red Pepper Flakes - If you can't find this brand do classic red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon of paprika with the pepper.
Salt - Season to taste, you can do less or more if you would like.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.5mg