Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
Fresh, crunchy cucumbers. Fiery, vibrant dressing. Make this classic Korean side dish for your next BBQ, party, or weeknight dinner. Oi Muchim (Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad) tastes good with anything and everything! And SO EASY to make at home. On the table in 15 minutes.
Servings: 6 (as side)
Calories: 75kcal
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- rubber or disposable gloves (optional, for mixing)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Cucumbers (mini cucumbers, Persian cucumbers, curly Korean cucumbers preferred)
Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp Gochukaru (Korean chili flakes) (3 Tbsp if you like things spicier)
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar (regular vinegar also works)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep cucumbers. Wash cucumbers and trim ends, if needed. Cut into half lengthwise then cut into chunky, 1-inch half moons.
- Add the dressing. Add dressing ingredients directly on top of the cucumbers. Mix thoroughly, preferably by hand, until juicy and completely coated with seasoning.
- Note: If the dressing looks sparse, keep mixing, making sure to bring up the dressing that's pooling at the bottom of the bowl. (Disposable food service gloves work well here.)
- Serve and enjoy. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to eat. The Oi Muchim tastes best the day it's made but should last in the fridge 4-5 days.
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Notes
Pro Tips:
- Use food preparation gloves. To make hand mixing easier. Also, to prevent cross-contamination. If you don't have them, wash your hands well before mixing.
- Store leftovers in a table-ready glass Tupperware container. That way, you can pull it out and serve directly on the table. That's the Korean way to store dishes that can be pulled out of the fridge and immediately consumed.
- Tastes best the day it's made. The fresh, crunchy texture is so delicious and appealing!
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 940IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg