Quick & Easy 5-Minute Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
Quick & Easy 5-Minute Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
The Ultimate Lazy Recipe: A Super Simple, Sweet & Tangy Cucumber Salad Ready in Minutes!
While pondering lunch ideas with my colleagues today, I spotted some cucumbers and whipped up this quick seasoned cucumber salad. It’s an incredibly simple recipe that takes less than 5 minutes! This is a fantastic side dish to make when you’re short on time or unsure what to serve with your meal. Keep this one handy!
Main Ingredients- 1 cucumber
- 1/4 onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- Pinch of sesame seeds
- Drizzle of sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- Pinch of sesame seeds
- Drizzle of sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into bite-sized pieces. Thin half-moons or diagonal slices about 0.5cm thick work well. Tip: For an even crunchier texture, you can lightly salt the cucumber slices and let them sit for a few minutes to release excess water before rinsing and patting dry. However, if you’re short on time or prefer a simpler approach, you can skip this salting step.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, add 1 tablespoon of gochujang.
Step 3
Add 1/2 tablespoon of gochugaru. If you prefer it spicier, feel free to increase this amount. If you don’t have gochugaru, you can omit it.
Step 4
Sprinkle in a pinch of sesame seeds for a nutty aroma.
Step 5
Add 2 minced garlic cloves to enhance the depth of flavor in the seasoning.
Step 6
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar. After tasting, you can add a little more sugar if you prefer it sweeter, adjusting to your personal preference.
Step 7
Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar for that signature tangy kick. If you like it extra sour, feel free to add a bit more vinegar.
Step 8
Finally, drizzle in a little sesame oil to complete your delicious seasoning mix! Taste the seasoning and adjust the amounts of vinegar and sugar as needed to achieve your perfect balance.
Step 9
Add all the sliced cucumbers to the prepared seasoning mix and begin to toss.
Step 10
Add the thinly sliced onion and mix everything together. The onion’s sweetness and crunch will add another layer of deliciousness to the salad.
Step 11
Gently mix and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the seasoning. Your refreshing and flavorful cucumber salad is ready to be enjoyed with a bowl of rice!
