Korean Style Cucumber Salad
A beautiful and delicious side dish, this Korean Cucumber Salad is a little sweet and a lot spicy - and a healthy way to enjoy a bounty of cucumbers!
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb cucumbers
- 1 tsp salt
Dressing:
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Start by slicing the cucumbers into thin rounds or your desired shape.
- Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle 1 tsp of salt over them. Set the bowl aside for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, strain the excess water from the cucumbers. This step helps to remove excess moisture from the cucumbers.
- In a separate bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients: 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp chili oil, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 3 cloves of minced garlic, and 2 tsp rice vinegar.
- Stir the dressing mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the prepared dressing to the sliced cucumbers. Toss the cucumbers with the dressing, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- To finish, garnish the salad with sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.