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Oi Muchim

오이무침

A crunchy, spicy cucumber side dish that takes five minutes and goes with anything.

Serves 4

Prep 10 min

Oi Muchim
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Ingredients

  • 4 small cucumbers, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps

  1. Step 1. Toss the cucumber with the salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the extra water and pat dry.

  2. Step 2. Mix the gochugaru, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and green onion in a bowl.

  3. Step 3. Add the cucumber and toss to coat. Finish with the sesame oil and seeds.

  4. Step 4. Serve right away for the best crunch, or chill for up to a day.

Where this recipe comes from

Yoribang Korean recipes, part two by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)

More Yoribang write-ups of Korean dishes. Gochujang and gochugaru (chili paste and flakes), doenjang, and Korean radish are sold at Asian grocery stores. Heat levels vary a lot between brands, so start with less and add more to taste.