Crispy Seasoned Cucumber Salad
The Ultimate Golden Recipe for Deliciously Crispy Seasoned Cucumbers
A super easy and quick cucumber salad recipe that’s perfect as a side dish! You’ll love its refreshing crunch and delightful flavor.
Main Ingredients- 2 Cucumbers
- 1 handful of Chives
- 1/2 Onion
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/2 Tbsp Salt
- 1-2 Tbsp Anchovy Sauce (for umami)
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar (for a refreshing tang)
- 1-1.5 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup/oligosaccharide)
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (for sweet and sour notes)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp Sesame Oil (for nutty aroma)
- A pinch of Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/2 Tbsp Salt
- 1-2 Tbsp Anchovy Sauce (for umami)
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar (for a refreshing tang)
- 1-1.5 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup/oligosaccharide)
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (for sweet and sour notes)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp Sesame Oil (for nutty aroma)
- A pinch of Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thoroughly wash the cucumbers to ensure they are clean. Scrub the cucumber skins vigorously with coarse salt or sea salt. This step helps to remove any residual pesticides or impurities from the skin.
Step 2
Slice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. For easier eating with chopsticks, I recommend cutting them into long, thin strips. Sprinkle half a tablespoon of coarse salt over the sliced cucumbers and let them salt for about 10 minutes. This process draws out excess water and enhances their crispiness. After salting, rinse them lightly under running water and squeeze out any remaining moisture thoroughly.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the prepared cucumbers, half an onion thinly sliced, and a handful of chives. Add all the seasoning ingredients: 2 Tbsp Gochugaru, 1/2 Tbsp Salt, 1-2 Tbsp Anchovy Sauce, 2 Tbsp Vinegar, 1-1.5 Tbsp Oligodang, 1 Tbsp Plum Extract, 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic, 1.5 Tbsp Sesame Oil, and a pinch of Sesame Seeds for garnish.
Step 4
Once all the ingredients and seasonings are in the bowl, gently toss everything together using a spoon or by wearing disposable gloves. Mix well until the seasoning is evenly distributed on the cucumbers and vegetables. Be careful not to mix too vigorously, as this could make the cucumbers mushy.
Step 5
Finally, sprinkle a little more sesame seeds over the seasoned cucumber salad just before serving to complete the dish! For the best crispy texture, it’s ideal to mix it right before you eat. Enjoy this simple yet delicious cucumber salad that will surely liven up your meal.
