Spicy Cucumber

10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the cucumber into half-moon shapes.
  2. 2Slice the onion thinly.
  3. 3Place the sliced cucumbers into a mixing bowl.
  4. 4Add half a tablespoon of salt to the cucumbers.
  5. 5Toss the cucumbers with salt.
  6. 6Let the cucumbers sweat for about 5 to 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
  7. 7Drain out the excess water from the cucumbers.
  8. 8Add two tablespoons of pepper flakes (gochugaru) to the cucumbers.
  9. 9Add one tablespoon of sugar.
  10. 10Add one tablespoon of fish sauce.
  11. 11Add one tablespoon of sesame oil.
  12. 12Add one and a half tablespoons of apple vinegar.
  13. 13Add half a tablespoon of garlic.
  14. 14Add half a tablespoon of pepper paste (gochujang).
  15. 15Add 50 grams of sliced onion (optional).
  16. 16Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  17. 17Finish by sprinkling half a tablespoon of sesame seeds on top.

Ingredients

  • 500 g cucumber
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons pepper flakes (gochugaru)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons apple vinegar
  • 0.5 tablespoon garlic
  • 0.5 tablespoon pepper paste (gochujang)
  • 50 g onion
  • 0.5 tablespoon sesame seeds

Equipment

knifecutting boardmixing bowlchopsticks

Tips

  • The onion is optional.