# Cucumber Salad

A refreshing and savory cucumber salad with a hint of sweetness and spice, perfect as a side dish.

- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Salad
- 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 using 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 (gochugaru).
6. Add toasted sesame seeds to your taste.
7. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce or liquid aminos.
8. Mix all ingredients together.
9. Let the mixture sit overnight or at least an hour before eating.

## Equipment

- mandolin

## Tips

- Cut cucumbers to preference; thinly sliced with a mandolin is recommended.
- If you don't have chili flakes, you can omit them.
- Let the salad sit for at least an hour or overnight before eating.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS2RL5RDns9/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fdc3beaf-d717-46c2-9380-c353e30aa951
- Extracted: 2026-02-15

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