Spicy Cucumber Banchan

5m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Rinse 500g of cucumber.
  2. 2Cut the cucumber into slices.
  3. 3Add 1/2 tbsp of sea salt to the cucumber.
  4. 4Mix well and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
  5. 5Prepare the sauce by mixing 2 tbsp pepper flakes, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce), 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 1/2 tbsp apple vinegar, and 1/2 tbsp garlic.
  6. 6Strain the cucumber to remove excess water.
  7. 7Add 50g of thinly sliced onion to the cucumber.
  8. 8Add the prepared sauce to the cucumber and onion mixture.
  9. 9Mix well with gloves on.
  10. 10Optional: Add 1/2 tbsp of pepper paste.
  11. 11Finish with 1/2 tbsp of sesame seeds.
  12. 12Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 500 g cucumber
  • 0.5 tbsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1.5 tbsp apple vinegar
  • 0.5 tbsp garlic
  • 50 g onion
  • 0.5 tbsp pepper paste
  • 0.5 tbsp sesame seed

Equipment

knifebowlspoonstrainer