Servings
Font
Back
0 from 6 votes

Oi Muchim (Korean Spicy Cucumber Salad)

Oi muchim is a delicious traditional salad from Korea that is prepared with cucumber and red pepper flakes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian , Korean , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Thinly slice the cucumber (¼ inch / 6 mm thick).
  2. Gently mix with salt and set aside for about 15 minutes.
  3. Drain off excess liquid and mix well with all the other ingredients.