Easy Korean Spicy Cucumber Salad
A crunchy, Korean spicy cucumber salad made with thin-sliced cucumbers, chili flakes, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and just a touch of sugar. The perfect side dish for Korean BBQ, grilled meats, or a simple bowl of white rice.
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced (or Persian/Japanese cucumbers)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, or coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place sliced cucumbers in a large bowl and toss with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess water.
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water and drain or pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix the chili flakes, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar.
- Combine cucumbers and dressing in a mixing bowl. Toss well.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and let rest 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
NOTES
- Use English, Persian, or Japanese cucumbers for the best texture. Thin-skinned cucumbers work best here.
- Salt the sliced cucumbers for 30 minutes, then rinse and dry them well so the salad stays crisp instead of watery.
- Let the salad rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving so the dressing has time to coat the cucumbers evenly.
- Coconut aminos can be used in place of soy sauce.
- For a milder version, use less gochugaru or replace part of it with sweet paprika.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir before serving.
- Do not freeze. The cucumbers will lose their texture after thawing.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1138mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1107IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. Nutrition is per serving.
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