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Korean cucumber salad (oi muchim) in a small bowl
5 from 3 votes

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
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Korean cucumber salad, oi muchim, spicy cucumber salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 61kcal

Ingredients

  • 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
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Instructions

  • 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!

Nutrition

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