Korean Pickled Cucumbers (Oi Muchim)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    58 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Korean

Korean Pickled Cucumbers (Oi Muchim)

Korean Pickled Cucumbers (or "Oi Muchim") is a traditional Korean side dish that's crispy, spicy, and salty, with just a hint of sweetness.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions

  1. Combine cucumber slices and salt in a bowl. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out water.
  2. Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine gochugaru, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and green onion. Add the cucumbers and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 616mg (26%) Potassium 161mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 687IU (14%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 58kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 616mg 26%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 687IU 14%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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