Korean Cucumber Salad

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the tips off Persian cucumbers.
  2. 2Place two chopsticks or skewers on each side of the cucumber.
  3. 3On one side, slice diagonally, using the chopsticks to stop you from cutting all the way through.
  4. 4Flip the cucumber and slice straight.
  5. 5Generously salt the cucumbers and let them sit for 10 minutes.
  6. 6Meanwhile, chop up a green onion and garlic.
  7. 7Rinse and strain the cucumbers.
  8. 8Add the green onion, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, sugar and Korean chili flakes.
  9. 9Mix gently.

Ingredients

  • 6 Persian cucumbers
  • 1 green onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Korean chili flakes

Equipment

knifechopsticks or wooden skewersglass container