Crispy Cucumber and Soybean Paste Salad Recipe
Make Delicious Cucumber Salad with Perilla Powder
Do you often find yourself with leftover cucumbers after a hearty meat meal and wonder how to use them up? Today, I’ll show you how to make a delicious side dish with your remaining cucumbers. By adding plenty of perilla powder, the seasoning sticks beautifully to the cucumbers, creating a wonderfully savory and slightly salty flavor profile that’s perfect with rice. Let’s make this unique cucumber salad with its satisfying crunch and enhanced aroma!
Main Ingredients- 5-6 Korean cucumbers (oigochu)
- 1 Tbsp perilla powder
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the fresh cucumbers and pat them dry. Then, slice them into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm in length. Avoid slicing them too thinly, as this can reduce their crispiness. Aim for a moderate thickness.
Step 2
Place the sliced cucumbers into a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of perilla powder for a nutty flavor. Gently toss the cucumbers to ensure the perilla powder coats them evenly. This step helps the seasoning adhere well later. Be careful not to toss too vigorously.
Step 3
Now it’s time to add the flavoring ingredients. Combine 0.3 Tbsp of soybean paste, 0.3 Tbsp of mayonnaise, and 0.5 Tbsp of plum extract (for sweetness and gloss). Gently mix everything together. The amount of soybean paste can be adjusted based on its saltiness in your home. Finally, drizzle in a little sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.
Step 4
Voila! Your delicious cucumber and soybean paste salad is ready. The fantastic combination of perilla powder and mayonnaise creates a wonderfully savory and salty side dish that is truly exceptional. The crisp texture of the cucumbers combined with the rich seasoning will have you finishing your rice in no time. Enjoy your leftover cucumbers transformed into a special side dish!
