You should definitely add my new Korean Cucumber Salad to your summer season salad rotation! My secret ingredient sends this recipe excessive!
I’ve been seeing a couple of recipes on YouTube for making a Korean Cucumber Salad and thought it sounded tasty, so I wished to strive making one myself.
If you cannot inform by now, I LOVE Korean spices like Gochugaru and Gochujang. I only in the near past made a Gochujang Salad Dressing that has change into my new favourite sauce to pour over potatoes, together with my do-it-yourself Kimchi.
A lot of the recipes I discovered used sesame oil and sugar, so I made this model fully oil-free. And as a substitute of sugar, I added some apple slices for sweetness.
BTW – “Oi” means ‘cucumber’ in Korean, and “Muchim” means ‘seasoned’.
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How Scorching Is It?
Rhonda’s Spice ‘o Meter
If you understand my spice-hating spouse….. she LOVED it (particularly the apples).
On a scale of 0 – 5, she gave this a 3.5.
She stated that though it WAS a bit spicy, it was AMAZING and really addictive! 🤣
Why I LOVE This Recipe!
100% Vegan, Oil-Free, and Gluten-Free: Like all of my recipes, this recipe is made with none animal merchandise or bottled oils and may simply be made gluten-free as effectively.
It is FAST & EASY to make: Severely, you combine every part in a bowl 🤣. Could not be simpler!
No Cooking Concerned: No stoves, no air fryers, no prompt pots, not even a microwave. Simply you and a salad bowl (and perhaps a whisk).
It is Completely different: SO many individuals assume a salad means iceberg lettuce drowned in ranch dressing. I assure they will not expect the daring style of THIS salad! And it is SO GOOD! (and type of spicy)
Important Components & Substitutions
Gochugaru
Gochugaru is Korean Chile Flakes (or powder). It has the same warmth stage to that of a jalapeno (which is round 5000 SHUs for you chile heads). I purchase the course flakes and may all the time discover them at Complete Meals, our native Asian market, or after all Amazon.
If you wish to tame this recipe down a bit heat-wise – merely go away this out.
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Gochujang
Gochujang is a candy and spicy paste you should buy that has gochugaru as its principal ingredient – together with fermented soybeans and rice. It is not as spicy as gochugaru (about the identical as a poblano pepper…. or 750 SHU) and has a brilliant easy texture with a number of that savory umami all of us love. Yow will discover it at Complete Meals, your native Asian Market, or Amazon.
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SHU – Scoville Warmth Items – a scale used to match the spiciness of chile peppers
Soy Sauce
All the time purchase low-sodium soy sauce each time you’ll find it and for you of us who’re gluten-intolerant: use low-sodium Tamari to make this fully gluten-free.
Apple
Use no matter candy apple you might have readily available. If you wish to make this with out apples, use 1 teaspoon sugar as a substitute or add maple syrup or date syrup to style.
*See the recipe card on the backside of the web page for actual portions and detailed cooking instructions.
How To Make Oi Muchim (Korean Cucumber Salad)
FAQ
Gochugaru is a pure chile flake and delivers probably the most chile punch, whereas gochujang is a paste mix that balances that warmth with sweetness and umami.
Gochujang is LESS spicy than sriracha and has a a lot deeper taste profile with much less vinegar and extra sweetness.
Scorching sauces like sriracha comprise vinegar and gochujang doesn’t. Should you simply attempt to substitute sriracha or sambal olek rather than the gochujang your dish will probably be spicier and extra acidic.
Among the main grocery shops carry gochugaru & gochujang of their Asian aisle, as will most Complete Meals. You probably have an area Asian Market close by, undoubtedly look there. If all else fails – there’s Amazon.
It is a small batch, and cucumbers are likely to get mushy after a couple of days so eat it quick, ideally within the subsequent 2-3 days. It will be good for as much as every week however might get watery.
Extra Asian Recipes
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Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) Recipe
Prep Time: 15 min
Whole Time: quarter-hour
Yield: 2–4 servings 1x
Class: Salad
Delicacies: Asian
Eating regimen: Vegan
Description
You should definitely add my new Korean Cucumber Salad to your summer season salad rotation! My secret ingredient sends this recipe excessive!
Directions
- In a small bowl whisk collectively the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and garlic. Put aside.
- Slice the cucumber, onion, and apple into ¼” slices and add to a big bowl with the diced inexperienced onion.
- Add the dressing and toss to combine effectively.
