Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad

Name: Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 lbs Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes; 2 stalks green onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

A crisp and vibrant side salad featuring thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a garlic, soy, and gochugaru dressing.

15 minEasyServes 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes
2 stalks green onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Toss 2 lbs thinly sliced Persian cucumbers with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
2

Gently squeeze the cucumbers to remove excess water, then drain.
3

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes, 2 stalks chopped green onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 1 tsp granulated sugar.
4

Add cucumbers to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
5

Garnish with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and serve cold.

Questions

Can I make Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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