Cold Cucumber Soup

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    30 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Korean

Cold Cucumber Soup

How to Make Korean Style Cold Cucumber Soup

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Ingredients

Servings

MAIN

  • 1 cucumber (180g / 6.3 ounces ), chilled and julienned (Lebanese cucumber or English cucumber works well.)
  • 5 g dried seaweed (0.17 ounces)
  • 3 cups water , filtered & chilled
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • fine sea salt to taste (optional, I didn't use it.)
  • 1 red chili (optional), thinly sliced

SEASONING FOR COLD CUCUMBER SOUP (MIX THESE WELL IN A BOWL)

  • 1.333 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 1 Tbsp sugar (raw)
  • 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce (regular)
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp minced garlic 
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Instructions

  1. Soak the dried seaweed in some cold water until hydrated (5 to 10 mins). Drain and squeeze out the water from the seaweed. Set it aside. If your dried seaweed is not already cut into bite sized pieces, cut them now with scissors. I always buy pre-cut dried seaweed for convenience.
  2. Combine the seaweed and the seasoning sauce in a mixing bowl. Mix them well.
  3. Add the cucumber and water into the bowl. Stir well. Garnish with sesame seeds and red chili (optional). Serve cold. (Some people like adding ice blocks, but I don’t like adding them as it dilutes the soup and you will have to re-balance the taste later. If you use chilled water, you won’t need to balance the taste.) It can be stored in the fridge for a few days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 30kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Sodium 305mg (13%) Potassium 138mg (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 160IU (3%) Vitamin C 18.6mg (21%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 30 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 30kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Sodium 305mg 13%
Potassium 138mg 3%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 160IU 3%
Vitamin C 18.6mg 21%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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