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🥒 Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim Recipe)

Crisp, spicy, and refreshing — this Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) is a quick side dish made with cucumbers, garlic, chili flakes, and sesame oil. Perfect for pairing with Korean BBQ or rice dishes!

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes

🍳 Cook Time: 0 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 3–4

🧂 Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers (thinly sliced)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prepare the cucumbers:
    Slice cucumbers thinly and sprinkle salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and squeeze gently to remove excess water.

  2. Make the dressing:
    In a bowl, mix gochugaru, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.

  3. Combine:
    Add the cucumbers and green onions to the dressing. Toss well to coat evenly.

  4. Serve:
    Chill for 10 minutes before serving for best flavor.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve as a banchan (Korean side dish) with BBQ meats or rice.
  • Pairs beautifully with bulgogi, bibimbap, or Korean fried chicken.
  • Enjoy as a light salad on hot summer days.

🧊 Storage Tips

  • Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Avoid freezing: The cucumbers will lose their crunch after thawing.
  • For best flavor, consume within 24 hours.

❓ FAQs

Q1. What does “Oi Muchim” mean?
It means “seasoned cucumber” in Korean — Oi = cucumber, Muchim = mixed or seasoned.

Q2. Can I make it less spicy?
Yes, reduce the amount of gochugaru or replace it with a pinch of paprika for color.

Q3. What type of cucumbers are best?
Use Korean cucumbers or English cucumbers, as they’re crunchy and have fewer seeds.

Q4. Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes, but serve within a day to retain crispness.

Q5. Is this salad vegan?
Absolutely! It’s naturally vegan and gluten-free if you use gluten-free soy sauce.

🥢 Similar Recipes to Korean Cucumber Salad

  1. Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul)
  2. Korean Bean Sprout Salad (Kongnamul Muchim)
  3. Korean Carrot Salad
  4. Kimchi (Fermented Cabbage)
  5. Korean Potato Salad

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