Crispy and Fresh Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
Crispy and Fresh Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
Beat the Heat with This Refreshing Cucumber Salad! A Simple and Delicious Recipe
This is the ultimate easy side dish! Enjoy the delightful aroma of sesame oil with fresh cucumbers and crisp onions. This delicious Oi Muchim is quick and easy to make at home. Perfect as a side for rice or even as a light snack.
Main Ingredients- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 onion
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (or seasoned soy sauce for soup)
- 2 pinches of salt (adjust to your taste)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds to garnish
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (or seasoned soy sauce for soup)
- 2 pinches of salt (adjust to your taste)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds to garnish
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the cucumber thoroughly under running water. Trim off both ends. Using a peeler, partially peel the cucumber in strips. This makes it visually appealing and improves the texture. (You can also peel it completely if you prefer.)
Step 2
Slice the cucumber into uniform pieces, about 0.5 cm thick. Slicing them too thinly can make them mushy, so maintaining a moderate thickness is key to preserving their crispiness. Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl.
Step 3
Peel and thinly slice the half onion into strips. If you find raw onion too pungent, soak the slices in cold water for about 5 minutes, then drain them thoroughly. Add the sliced onion to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Step 4
Now it’s time to add all the seasoning ingredients that will bring this Oi Muchim to life. Add 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 pinches of salt, 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Finally, sprinkle some sesame seeds for a nutty aroma.
Step 5
Gently mix the ingredients with your hands, ensuring the seasoning coats the cucumber and onion evenly. Be careful not to mash the cucumber by mixing too vigorously. Once everything is well combined, your delicious cucumber salad is ready! You can enjoy it immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for a more refreshing taste.
