Oi Muchim (Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad)

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    61 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Korean

Oi Muchim (Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad)

This Korean cucumber salad is a small side dish or banchan, often served alongside a main course and cooked rice in a Korean meal. It’s really delicious—refreshing and spicy at the same time!

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Ingredients

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  • 14 ounces cucumber about 1 large or 3 small, seedless
  • 1/4 cup onion (white or yellow onion; thinly sliced or roughly chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 scallion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 carrot thinly sliced and julienned, small

Instructions

  1. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, and then cut each half lengthwise again, so you have 4 long pieces. Cut the cucumber on a diagonal, rotating the pieces as you cut to get roughly triangular pieces. Add the onion and salt, and set aside for 20 minutes to allow the cucumber and onion to release excess water.
  2. In a large bowl, add the scallion, garlic, soy sauce, gochugaru, sesame seeds, sesame oil, sugar, fish sauce, and rice vinegar. Mix well.
  3. Pour off the liquid from the cucumber and onion, then add them to the seasoning mixture along with the carrot. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 408mg (17%) Potassium 266mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2979IU (60%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 408mg 17%
Potassium 266mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2979IU 60%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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