Crispy and Delicious Super Simple Cucumber Salad Recipe
Spicy and Refreshing! Super Simple Cucumber Salad
Ready in a snap with no complicated cooking! This instant cucumber salad perfectly preserves the crisp texture of fresh cucumbers. It’s a fantastic side dish for rice or a delightful accompaniment to meat dishes!
Main Ingredients- 1 cucumber
- 1/5 green onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fresh cucumbers. Gently scrape off the hard ridges on the cucumber’s surface with the back of a knife, then rinse them thoroughly under running water.
Step 2
Slice the cucumber into thin pieces, about 2mm thick. Slicing them too thick can prevent the seasoning from absorbing well, while slicing them too thin can reduce their crispiness, so achieving the right thickness is key.
Step 3
Now it’s time to add delicious seasoning to the cucumbers. In a large bowl, combine 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes, 1 Tbsp red pepper paste, 1 Tbsp plum extract, 1 Tbsp anchovy sauce, and 1 Tbsp minced garlic. If you prefer a sweeter taste, add about 1/2 Tbsp of sugar. Add the thinly sliced green onion and gently mix everything together, ensuring the seasoning coats the cucumbers evenly.
Step 4
Finally, drizzle in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil for a fragrant finish and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Give it a gentle mix, and your delicious cucumber salad is ready!
Step 5
This simply prepared cucumber salad is delicious with warm rice, and it’s especially a perfect pairing with fatty meat dishes like samgyeopsal (pork belly) or bulgogi, as it cuts through the richness. Enjoy it fresh right after making!
