KOREAN SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD
This fiery Korean-style cucumber salad is crunchy, zesty, and addictively bold. Bursting with gochugaru spice and balanced by a touch of sweetness, it’s the perfect quick banchan (side dish) that brings your Korean BBQ dreams to life. Add this to your table and watch it disappear fast!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
4 Persian cucumbers
½ cup white onion, sliced
1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp sugar
1 tsp rice vinegar
½ tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
Wash cucumbers and slice into half-moons or bite-sized chunks.
Place cucumbers and sliced onions in a mixing bowl.
Add gochugaru, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
Toss everything together until well-coated and vibrant red.
Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories: 55 kcal
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 1g
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