Oi muchim

Quick spicy cucumber salad. Extra bright and salty for garnishing umami-rich dishes.

Steps

Salt cucumbers

Thinly slice. Toss with salt and set aside 15 minutes.

• 2 cucumbers, sliced
• 1 t kosher salt

Season

Drain well, but do not squeeze. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Let sit 5 minutes if desired.

• 1 T coarse gochugaru
• 1 T chopped scallion
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 4 T rice vinegar
• 2 T soy sauce
• 1 t sugar
• 1 t toasted sesame seeds
• 1 t toasted sesame oil

Notes

Reference

Adapted from Korean Bapsang’s oi muchim; I use more vinegar and add soy sauce.