Crispy & Refreshing! Fun-staurant Cucumber Salad (Chef Ryu Soo-young’s Recipe)
Crispy & Refreshing! Fun-staurant Cucumber Salad (Chef Ryu Soo-young’s Recipe)
Spicy, Sweet & Irresistible! Fun-staurant Cucumber Salad – Super Easy Recipe
Today, we’re making the Fun-staurant Cucumber Salad! Following Chef Ryu Soo-young’s recipe, this dish is incredibly simple and quick as it doesn’t require salting the cucumbers beforehand. Its spicy and sweet dressing is the perfect appetite-booster and pairs wonderfully with rice!
Main Ingredients- 1 medium cucumber
- 1/2 onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the cucumber thoroughly under running water. Gently tap the cucumber with the back of a knife or a mallet to break its skin slightly. This helps the dressing penetrate better, making the cucumber even more delicious. It’s a technique similar to how cucumbers are prepared in some Chinese dishes.
Step 2
Cut the tapped cucumber into roughly 3-4 cm lengths. Don’t slice them too thinly; a slightly thicker cut will give a more satisfying crunch.
Step 3
Peel the onion, rinse it under water, and then slice it thinly into strips (julienne).
Step 4
Place the sliced cucumber and julienned onion into a large bowl. Now, let’s prepare the delightful dressing.
Step 5
Finely chop the green onion, focusing on the white parts. Chopping them isn’t too fine ensures they blend well with the dressing.
Step 6
We’ll mix the seasoning ingredients in a separate bowl. The key to this dressing is the 1:1:1 ratio of gochujang, corn syrup, and vinegar. Use 1 tablespoon of each, either measured with a tablespoon or by eye if you’re comfortable.
Step 7
Add 1/4 teaspoon of fish sauce for an extra umami kick (you can substitute with soy sauce or other Korean fish sauces). Mince about 1/3 clove of garlic and add it. If using pre-minced garlic, about 1/3 teaspoon should suffice.
Step 8
Gently stir the seasoning ingredients together with a spoon until well combined and smooth. Pour this dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Step 9
Look at that vibrant red color! The spicy, sweet, and tangy aroma is already whetting your appetite.
Step 10
And there you have it – your Fun-staurant Cucumber Salad is ready! This recipe is a lifesaver because you don’t need to salt the cucumbers first, saving you time while keeping that wonderful crispiness. It’s perfect for when you have a low appetite or as a refreshing side dish for grilled or fried meats. Give it a try; you won’t regret it!
