5 from 3 votes
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.
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
Ingredients
- 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 garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon green onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Combine cucumber slices and salt in a bowl. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out water.
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 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.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58
% 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.