Easy 5-min. Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
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Easy 5-min. Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
Description
Easy 5-min. Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) highlights thinly sliced English cucumbers tossed in a dressing made with minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochugaru, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame seeds. The recipe relies on the natural crispness of the cucumber paired with a savory and slightly spicy dressing that balances acidity and sweetness. The method involves mixing the dressing and tossing it with the cucumbers, which can be enjoyed right away or chilled for a short time to improve the texture and flavor integration.
The salad’s distinctive characteristic is its quick preparation time combined with the use of gochugaru, a Korean chili powder, which adds moderate heat and depth. The sesame oil and seeds lend a nutty aroma that complements the fresh peppers and garlic. This salad can function as a simple side dish or a refreshing palate cleanser in a meal.
An optional step involves salting the cucumbers to draw out excess water, preserving a firmer crunch. This step requires rinsing and draining to avoid excess saltiness, and it can improve the crisp texture of the cucumbers.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
Dressing
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce regular
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon gochugaru
- 2 teaspoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar white
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the ends of the cucumber and thinly slice into ¼-inch thick pieces. Transfer sliced cucumbers into a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients as listed above.
- Pour dressing over cucumber pieces in the large bowl.
- Mix well until cucumbers are coated in dressing. Enjoy immediately or chill in the fridge for 10 minutes for best results.
Notes
- Salting the cucumbers before dressing helps remove excess moisture for a crunchier texture.
- Rinse and drain salted cucumbers well to avoid overly salty salad.
- The salad can be enjoyed immediately or chilled for 10 minutes to enhance flavor melding.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 751IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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