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Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad – Quick, Crispy & Delicious!

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This Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines cool cucumbers with a tangy, spicy dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light appetizer, it’s easy to make and packed with flavor!

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 English or Kirby cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more, depending on the amount of cucumber)
  • 2–3 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (granulated sugar works best)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. First, wash your cucumbers thoroughly. For English or Kirby cucumbers, leave the skin on for extra texture and nutrients. If using thicker-skinned varieties, peel them.
  2. Slice the cucumbers into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick rounds or cut them lengthwise in half, then slice them into 1/4-inch thick half-moons.
  3. Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl. Sprinkle them generously with about 1 teaspoon of salt. Toss well to ensure all the cucumber slices are coated.
  4. Let the cucumbers sit for 15-20 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  5. Transfer the cucumbers to a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels. Squeeze them firmly to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the extracted liquid.
  6. While the cucumbers are salting, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, combine gochugaru, minced garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, toasted sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced green onions.
  7. Whisk all the dressing ingredients together until well combined and the sugar has dissolved. Adjust the taste if needed.
  8. Add the thoroughly squeezed and dried cucumber slices to the bowl with the prepared dressing.
  9. Using your hands or a spoon, gently toss the cucumbers with the dressing until every slice is coated.
  10. Your Koreanischer Gurken Salat is ready to be enjoyed immediately! For the best flavor, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-30 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra sesame seeds or sliced green onions just before serving.

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Keywords: Choose English or Kirby cucumbers for the best texture. Don't skip the salting step to ensure a crisp salad. Adjust the dressing ingredients to suit your taste preferences.

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