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10-Minute Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad

A crisp, spicy, and refreshing Korean cucumber salad tossed in a bold gochugaru dressing ready in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 side servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
Dressing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar or honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon or tongs

Method
 

  1. Slice cucumbers thinly and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Drain and gently squeeze excess water from cucumbers.
  3. Mix garlic, gochugaru, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  4. Add cucumbers and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Top with sesame seeds and green onions.
  6. Serve immediately or chill briefly for enhanced flavor.

Notes

Best served fresh for maximum crunch. Adjust spice level by controlling gochugaru amount.