Korean Cucumber Salad
Korean cucumber salad (oi muchim) is a delicious side dish that is super simple to make! It goes really well with a variety of main dishes and is perfect for adding some extra vegetables and flavor to your meal.
Prep Time8 minutes mins
Total Time8 minutes mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Korean cucumber salad, oi muchim, spicy cucumber salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 61kcal
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) mild or hot
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 4 Persian cucumbers cut into slices
- 1 green onion cut into slices
- 1 garlic clove (optional) minced
Add the gochugaru, sugar, sesame seeds, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to a large mixing bowl. Then stir until everything is combined.
Add the cucumbers, green onion, and garlic to the bowl. Then toss until the cucumbers are covered in sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 682IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg