Oi Muchim
A refreshing, spicy, and crunchy Korean cucumber salad known as Oi Muchim. It is quick to make and serves as a perfect side dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber or 4 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru Korean red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds.
- In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, gochugaru, and salt. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the sliced cucumbers to the bowl and toss gently to coat them evenly with the dressing.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For the best crunch, serve this salad immediately after tossing. If you prefer a more pickled texture, let it rest in the fridge for 15-30 minutes.