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    Published: Jul 20, 2022 · Modified: Jul 21, 2022 by carlocao · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

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    Are you looking for the perfect recipe to make a spicy Korean cucumber salad? Then you are at the right place. This salad is super easy to make, requires only 6 ingredients and is ready to serve in less than 30 minutes!

    Image: Korean cucumber salad

    This salad is perfect to serve on a summer day (when we need something refreshing) or to use as a side dish with an oat schnitzel or chickpea nuggets.

    Before you jump into the kitchen to make this recipe I suggest you read this blog-post carefully. In fact, I will explain important details such as how to substitute ingredients or how to store the leftovers.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
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    Image: Korean cucumber salad

    Ingredients

    Making this Korean cucumber salad is super easy and requires only a handful of Ingredients. To make it you'll only need the following:

    • baby cucumbers
    • Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
    • rice vinegar
    • light soy sauce
    • garlic cloves
    • roasted sesame seeds
    Image: Ingredients

    Instructions

    Making this salad is super quick and easy. Here's a quick visual explanation on how to make it:

    Image: cutting the cucumber with a 45° angle

    Start by placing a cucumber between two chopsticks and cut it diagonally (with a 45° angle). The chopsticks will prevent you from cutting through. Then flip the cucumber and cut it straight. If you need more help take a look at this video (00:50-1:30).

    image: cucumbers in a bowl fully cut

    Place cucumbers in a bowl and set aside.

    Image: Korean cucumber salad sauce in a bowl

    In a bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients until combined.

    Image: cucumbers covered in sauce

    Pour the sauce over the cucumbers and stir. Allow to rest for 15 minutes and serve straight away.

    Hint: When you stir the cucumbers be gentle, you do not want to break them.

    Substitutions

    Before we go to the actual recipe let me explain to you how to substitute some ingredients:

    • Korean chili flakes - You can find them in any Asia store and on the internet. They are not so easy to substitute because they have a very special taste. That said the thing that comes closest to them is sweet paprika powder.
    • Rice vinegar - use the same amount of apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
    • Garlic - If you don't like it you can leave it off or replace it with garlic powder (it will taste less like garlic).
    image: bag of red chili flakes

    Variations

    Sometimes we do not have the time to finely chop cucumbers into "accordions". In this case we can finely slice them into rounds and then mix them with the sauce. The result will still be absolutely delicious!

    Also, if you want to be a little extra you can top them with crushed peanuts and the green part of a spring onion (thinly sliced).

    Equipment

    For this spicy Korean Salad all you need are 2 bowls, 2 chop sticks and 15 minutes of time.

    Image: Korean cucumber salad

    How to store

    If you have any leftovers don't throw them away.

    You can place the salad in an air-tight container and store it in the fridge for 1 day.

    Top tip

    If you want to add an extra touch of crunchiness you can top your salad with a teaspoon of crushed peanuts and the green part of a spring onion (thinly sliced)!

    Image: Korean cucumber salad

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    If you love this recipe I'm sure you'll love these as well:

    • Sesame crusted Mushroom Pie
    • Vegan Chickpea Nuggets
    • The Ultimate Vegan Wellington
    • Vegan Mushroom Pasta

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    📖 Recipe/Rezept

    Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

    This Korean cucumber salad is super easy to make, requires only 6 ingredients and is ready to serve in less than 30 minutes! If you need a refreshing side-dish that's the way to go!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Resting Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Korean
    Keyword: cucumber salad, spicy
    Servings: 2
    Author: Carlo Cao

    Ingredients

    • 6 Kirby pickling cucumbers

    Sauce

    • 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
    • 1 tablespoon Korean red chili pepper flakes (gochugaru)
    • ½ teaspoon garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
    • 1 rablespoon light soy sauce
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • 1 splash of water

    Instructions

    • Place a cucumber between two chopsticks.
    • Cut straight slices from top to bottom, the chopsticks create a barrier to prevent you from cutting through.
    • Then flip the cucumber so that the uncut side faces up and cut slightly diagonal this time.
    • Repeat with the remaining cucumbers.
    • Grind sesame seeds in a mortar (or blender).
    • For the sauce, mix all the ingredients (including sesame seeds) in a bowl.
    • Pour over the cucumbers, mix and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
    • Enjoy!

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    Food safety

    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods

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