Spicy Cucumber Salad Easy Korean Side Dish
Spicy, savory, tangy, slightly sweet and refreshing crunchy. Perfectly pairs with Korean BBQ. Spicy Cucumber Salad Easy Korean Side Dish.
Ingredients
- 5 Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber or 3 Kirby cucumbers) washed and thinly sliced
- ¼ onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ tsp sugar
- 1 tsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean hot pepper flakes)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl combine thinly sliced cucumbers with salt. Gently mix and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Drain liquid from cucumbers.
- Add remaining ingredients: onions, garlic, green onions, sugar, seasoned rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochugaru and sesame seeds into the bowl. Mix and serve.
Notes
Any type of cucumbers work with this recipe. Preferably cucumbers with a thinner skin like Persian Cucumbers, English cucumbers or Kirby cucumbers work best for texture and crunch.
If using American cucumbers (thicker skin and more water) peeling the skin is recommended. Also, because it may not end up as crunchy as the other varieties however in a pinch if it is all you have it will still be delicious.