Sautéed Korean Cucumber Side Dish

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    26 mins

  • Servings

    3 to 4

  • Calories

    73 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Korean

Sautéed Korean Cucumber Side Dish

This Sautéed Korean Cucumber Side Dish is a quick, simple, and oh-so-delicious addition to your table! Bursting with refreshing crunch and a subtle nutty sesame aroma, it’s lightly seasoned to highlight the natural flavors of the cucumber. 

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Ingredients

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  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers or English cucumber, (300 g / 0.7 pounds)
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • Some cooking oil – I used rice bran oil
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the cucumber well. (You can peel the skin off if you like.) Thinly slice the cucumber and put them into a medium sized mixing bowl.
  2. Add the salt and mix them evenly. Leave it for 20 minutes on the kitchen bench.
  3. Squeeze the water out of the cucumber. (Do this in small batches.) Set it aside.
  4. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add cooking oil and spread it evenly. Add the cucumber and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Then, add sesame seeds and sesame oil, stirring evenly for another 30 seconds. Remove from heat and let it cool on the counter for 15 to 30 minutes. For the best crunch, transfer it to the fridge and chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving. While it can be served warm, I personally recommend serving it cold to enhance its crisp texture.
  5. Serve with a bowl of rice and other delicious Korean side dishes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 73kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 779mg (32%) Potassium 272mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 145IU (3%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3to 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 73kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 779mg 32%
Potassium 272mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 145IU 3%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 7%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

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

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