Description
A fresh and vibrant Korean-inspired salad featuring spiral cut mini cucumbers mixed with flavorful seasonings, making it a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 10 mini cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place a cucumber between a pair of chopsticks to prevent cutting all the way through.
- Make diagonal cuts on one side of the cucumber, then flip and make straight cuts on the other side. Repeat with all cucumbers.
- Put the cut cucumbers in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes, then drain and rinse off the salt. Pat dry.
- Add minced garlic, green onion, rice vinegar, gochugaru, sesame oil, sugar, and sesame seeds to the cucumbers. Mix gently to avoid breaking the spirals.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
Best served chilled. Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and consumed within a couple of days for optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Korean