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Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad: Your New Favorite Recipe!

A refreshing and spicy Korean cucumber salad that is easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions chopped

Method
 

  1. Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, gochugaru, minced garlic, and sesame oil until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. After 10 minutes, rinse the cucumbers under cold water and drain well. Pat them dry with paper towels.
  4. Add the cucumbers to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Stir in the sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
  6. Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For extra crunch, add thinly sliced radishes or carrots to the salad.
  • Adjust the spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of gochugaru to suit your taste.

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