Directions
- 1Slice cucumbers into thin rounds.
- 2Salt the sliced cucumbers in a bowl to draw out moisture and keep them crisp.
- 3Drain the excess water from the cucumbers to prevent a soggy salad.
- 4Taste the cucumbers for seasoning.
- 5Marinate the cucumbers with soy sauce, Korean red pepper flakes, sugar, sesame seeds, thinly sliced onion, scallions, grated garlic, and sesame oil.
- 6Mix the ingredients well until the cucumbers turn a deep red color.
- 7Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
- cucumbers
- salt
- soy sauce
- Korean red pepper flakes
- sugar
- sesame seeds
- thinly sliced onion
- scallions
- grated garlic
- sesame oil
Equipment
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Tips
- Salting cucumbers helps draw out moisture and keeps them crisp.
- Drain excess water to prevent a soggy salad.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
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