# Persian Cucumbers

A refreshing cucumber salad with a sweet, savory, and spicy dressing, perfect as a side dish.

- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 bag Persian cucumbers
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp gochugaru flakes
- 1 T rice vinegar
- 1 T sesame oil
- 1 T soy sauce or liquid aminos
- Toasted sesame seeds

## Instructions

1. Cut your cucumbers to preference; thinly slice them with a mandolin or chop them up.
2. Add 1-2 teaspoons of brown sugar.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
5. Add Korean chili flakes to taste.
6. Add toasted sesame seeds to your taste.
7. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce or liquid aminos.
8. Mix the ingredients together.
9. Let the mixture sit overnight, or at least an hour before eating.

## Equipment

- mandolin

## Tips

- Cut cucumbers to preference, thinly sliced or chopped.
- Let the salad sit at least an hour before eating, or overnight for best results.
- You can omit chili flakes if you don't have them.
- Use toasted sesame seeds.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS2RL5RDns9/?igsh=MXFnaWJoeWM1eDNwMw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/94961454-e615-426d-9c08-018b5b294144
- Extracted: 2026-02-24

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