Spicy Cucumber

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the cucumber into half-moon shapes.
  2. 2Slice the cucumber into half-moon shapes.
  3. 3Slice the cucumber into half-moon shapes.
  4. 4Slice the onion thinly.
  5. 5Slice the onion thinly.
  6. 6Slice the onion thinly.
  7. 7Place the sliced cucumbers into a mixing bowl.
  8. 8Place the sliced cucumbers into a mixing bowl.
  9. 9Place the sliced cucumbers into a mixing bowl.
  10. 10Add half a tablespoon of salt to the cucumbers.
  11. 11Add half a tablespoon of salt to the cucumbers.
  12. 12Add half a tablespoon of salt to the cucumbers.
  13. 13Toss the cucumbers with salt.
  14. 14Toss the cucumbers with salt.
  15. 15Toss the cucumbers with salt.
  16. 16Let the cucumbers sweat for about 5 to 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
  17. 17Let the cucumbers sweat for about 5 to 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
  18. 18Let the cucumbers sweat for about 5 to 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
  19. 19Drain out the excess water from the cucumbers.
  20. 20Drain out the excess water from the cucumbers.
  21. 21Drain out the excess water from the cucumbers.
  22. 22Add two tablespoons of pepper flakes (gochugaru) to the cucumbers.
  23. 23Add two tablespoons of pepper flakes (gochugaru) to the cucumbers.
  24. 24Add two tablespoons of pepper flakes (gochugaru) to the cucumbers.
  25. 25Add one tablespoon of sugar.
  26. 26Add one tablespoon of sugar.
  27. 27Add one tablespoon of sugar.
  28. 28Add one tablespoon of fish sauce.
  29. 29Add one tablespoon of fish sauce.
  30. 30Add one tablespoon of fish sauce.
  31. 31Add one tablespoon of sesame oil.
  32. 32Add one tablespoon of sesame oil.
  33. 33Add one tablespoon of sesame oil.
  34. 34Add one and a half tablespoons of apple vinegar.
  35. 35Add one and a half tablespoons of apple vinegar.
  36. 36Add one and a half tablespoons of apple vinegar.
  37. 37Add half a tablespoon of garlic.
  38. 38Add half a tablespoon of garlic.
  39. 39Add half a tablespoon of garlic.
  40. 40Add half a tablespoon of pepper paste (gochujang).
  41. 41Add half a tablespoon of pepper paste (gochujang).
  42. 42Add half a tablespoon of pepper paste (gochujang).
  43. 43Add 50 grams of sliced onion (optional).
  44. 44Add 50 grams of sliced onion (optional).
  45. 45Add 50 grams of sliced onion (optional).
  46. 46Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  47. 47Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  48. 48Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  49. 49Finish by sprinkling half a tablespoon of sesame seeds on top.
  50. 50Finish by sprinkling half a tablespoon of sesame seeds on top.
  51. 51Finish by sprinkling half a tablespoon of sesame seeds on top.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

knifecutting boardmixing bowlchopsticks

Tips

  • The onion is optional.