Korean Cucumber Salad Recipe
Korean cucumber salad, also known as Oi Muchim, is a traditional Korean side dish made with sliced cucumbers that are marinated in a flavorful dressing. The salad is often served as a side dish with Korean meals or as a refreshing appetizer.
Ingredients
- 3 cucumbers thinly sliced or cut accordion style
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Peanuts roasted
Instructions
- Cut cucumbers into accordions or simply slice into roundels. and place them in a colander.
- In a bowl, combine the rice vinegar, gochugaru, light soy sauce, sugar(optional) and minced garlic (optional). Mix well.
- Add the sliced cucumbers in the mixing bowl. Toss the cucumbers with the dressing until they are well coated.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and toasted and crushed peanuts over the top of the salad and mix well.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 4059mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1186IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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