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This Korean side dish is spicy, crunchy, and tangy. It takes less than 15 minutes to make and pair perfectly with your favorite main dish.
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Easy Korean Cucumber Salad Side Dish

This Korean side dish is spicy, crunchy, and tangy. It takes less than 15 minutes to make and pair perfectly with your favorite main dish.
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Korean Side Dishes
Servings: 4
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse the cucumber and cut it into thin slices.
  • Place the cucumber slices into a large bowl, and add salt. Toss to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Drain the excess liquid. Then add gochujang, garlic, vinegar, sugar, green onions, sesame seeds, and sesame oil.
  • Toss to coat evenly. Serve and enjoy!