Quick Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad Recipe Oi Muchim in 10 Minutes Easy and Perfect
A quick and spicy Korean cucumber salad known as Oi Muchim, ready in just 10 minutes. Fresh, crisp cucumbers tossed in a vibrant spicy dressing with garlic and gochugaru.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers (about 12 oz / 340 g), sliced thinly
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (4 g)
- 1 stalk green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry 2 medium English cucumbers. Slice them thinly about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Optionally peel partially for texture contrast. Place slices in a medium mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt evenly over cucumber slices. Toss gently to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
- After 10 minutes, gently squeeze cucumbers with hands or a clean kitchen towel to remove excess liquid. Return to bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 to 2 teaspoons gochugaru, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Pour dressing over cucumbers. Add thinly sliced green onion. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top if using. Serve immediately or let sit 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
Do not skip salting cucumbers to keep salad crisp. Adjust gochugaru gradually to control heat. Toss gently to avoid bruising cucumbers. Best served fresh or within a few hours. For make-ahead, prep dressing separately and toss before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150 g)
- Calories: 45
- Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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