Oi muchim is a spicy cucumber salad typical of Korean home cooking, served as banchan at almost every meal. Its viral version on networks stands out for the technique of crushing the cucumber to better absorb the dressing. It is refreshing, low in calories and perfect to accompany Korean barbecue.
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Viral Korean Cucumber Salad
Viral Korean Cucumber Salad from South Korea: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear timings.
- South Korea
- Salad
- Vegan
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 55 kcal
- Protein 2 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 8 g
- Fat 2 g
- Sodium 520 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Viral Korean Cucumber Salad is a South Korean preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve for about 15 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 4 Persian or Japanese cucumbers.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons gochugaru.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar.
- Have ready: 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
- Have ready: 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Lightly mash the cucumbers with the back of a knife to…
Lightly mash the cucumbers with the back of a knife to open the skin.
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Cut into irregular bite-size pieces and salt; rest for 10 minutes and…
Cut into irregular bite-size pieces and salt; rest for 10 minutes and drain. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
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Mix gochugaru
Mix gochugaru, vinegar, soy, sugar, garlic and sesame oil.
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Add the drained cucumbers and mix until evenly coated.
Add the drained cucumbers and mix until evenly coated.
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Refrigerate for 20 minutes to absorb the spicy dressing.
Refrigerate for 20 minutes to absorb the spicy dressing.
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Serve very cold over crushed ice with sesame and chives.
Serve very cold over crushed ice with sesame and chives.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with extra protein by adding chickpeas, hard-boiled egg or canned tuna.
- Creamier version with a touch of avocado or feta cheese.
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