Crisp Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) – Sumi’s Side Dish Recipe
Crisp Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) – Sumi’s Side Dish Recipe
Sumi’s Side Dish Style: Spicy, Sweet, and Crisp Cucumber Salad Recipe
A crunchy and delicious cucumber salad made with fresh, crisp cucumbers! This is a must-have side dish for any meal, and it’s based on a popular recipe from ‘Sumi’s Side Dishes.’ The price of cucumbers has dropped, making it the perfect time to make this refreshing salad that will whet your appetite and earn you family praise.
Main Ingredients- 2 cucumbers
Cucumber Salad Seasoning- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 2 cucumbers and the seasoning ingredients for the cucumber salad: 2 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1.5 Tbsp sesame oil, and a pinch of toasted sesame seeds. It’s a great time to make this fresh salad as cucumber prices are favorable.
Step 2
Before washing the cucumbers, rub them with coarse salt. This helps remove any bitterness and makes them extra crisp. After rubbing thoroughly, rinse them under running water several times.
Step 3
After patting the washed cucumbers dry, slice them diagonally into rough, thick pieces, about 0.5 cm thick. Slicing them too thinly can make them mushy, so cutting them a bit thicker is key to preserving a pleasant texture.
Step 4
In a bowl, combine all the seasoning ingredients: gochugaru, gochujang, sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Mix them well to create the dressing. It’s best to stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 5
Add the sliced cucumbers to the seasoning mixture. Gently toss and mix them with your hands until evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the cucumbers, as this will help maintain their crispness. By not adding other vegetables, you can truly savor the fresh cucumber flavor. With the current decrease in vegetable prices, you can make this dish without hesitation!
Step 6
Plate the finished cucumber salad beautifully. Your mouth-watering, spicy, and sweet ‘Sumi’s Side Dishes’ style cucumber salad is ready! It’s perfect as a side dish with rice or as an ingredient for bibimbap.
