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Spiral Cucumber Salad (Korean-Inspired Oi Muchim)

A crisp and refreshing spiral-cut cucumber salad tossed in a bold Korean-inspired chili sesame dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 3 cucumbers Persian or English
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp Korean red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Spiral cut cucumbers using chopsticks as guides.
  2. Salt cucumbers and let sit 10 minutes.
  3. Rinse and pat dry.
  4. Mix garlic, chili flakes, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.
  5. Toss cucumbers with dressing and green onions.
  6. Top with sesame seeds and serve.

Notes

Best served fresh. Adjust chili flakes to preferred spice level.