Crisp Korean Cucumber & Perilla Paste Salad
Crisp Korean Cucumber & Perilla Paste Salad
5-Minute Recipe! The Ultimate Rice & Meat Side Dish: Crisp Korean Cucumber Salad with Perilla Paste
Combine fresh, crisp Korean cucumbers with sweet onions, and toss with a savory and flavorful perilla paste dressing. This side dish is so delicious, it’ll make you devour an extra bowl of rice! It’s also the perfect accompaniment to fatty meats like pork belly, cutting through the richness and enhancing the overall flavor. In just 5 minutes, you can create this simple yet healthy and tasty banchan. Try making it right now!
Main Ingredients- 5 Korean cucumbers (oigochu)
- 1/4 onion
Seasoning Ingredients- 1/5 Tbsp perilla paste (doenjang)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp oligosaccharide
- A little sesame oil
- A little toasted sesame seeds
- 1/5 Tbsp perilla paste (doenjang)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp oligosaccharide
- A little sesame oil
- A little toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
This recipe utilizes 5 Korean cucumbers and 1/4 onion to create a delicious salad with perilla paste.
Step 2
First, wash the Korean cucumbers thoroughly and remove the stems. Then, slice them into bite-sized pieces (about 1cm thick). Thinly slice the onion or mince it. Minced onion will absorb the dressing better and taste more delicious.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the flavorful dressing. In a bowl, combine 1/5 Tbsp perilla paste, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 0.5 Tbsp oligosaccharide. Mix them well. (We’ll add sesame oil and sesame seeds in the final step, so set them aside for now.)
Step 4
Place the sliced cucumbers and onions into the bowl with the dressing. Since perilla paste varies in saltiness and flavor depending on the brand, it’s recommended to add the dressing in two parts. Add half first, toss, taste, and then add the remaining if needed.
Step 5
Gently toss the ingredients to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed. Be careful not to toss too vigorously, as this can break down the cucumbers. Mix gently.
Step 6
Generously sprinkle toasted sesame seeds to add a nutty flavor and aroma. If you like, lightly crush the sesame seeds before sprinkling for an even more intense fragrance.
Step 7
Finally, drizzle in a little fragrant sesame oil. After adding the sesame oil, give it one last gentle toss, and your delicious Korean cucumber and perilla paste salad will be ready in just 5 minutes!
Step 8
This is a super simple side dish, the Korean cucumber and perilla paste salad, ready in just 5 minutes! Its crisp texture and savory perilla paste dressing make it an excellent side for rice, and it’s a perfect match for rich, fatty meat dishes. Elevate your dining table with this simple yet healthy and delicious banchan. ^^
