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Spicy Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

Crunchy cucumber tossed with chili, garlic and sesame.

8 min3 serveseasy

Crunchy cucumber tossed with chili, garlic and sesame. This Korean veg is sized for 3 and comes together in about 8 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per servingestimated

163

kcal

4g

Protein

32g

Carbs

1g

Fat

vegquicksidespicy

Ingredients

  • cucumber2
  • gochugaru1 tbsp
  • garlic2 cloves
  • soy sauce1 tbsp
  • rice vinegar1 tbsp
  • sugar1 tsp
  • sesame seeds

Method

  1. 1

    Slice cucumbers thin, salt 5 min, squeeze.

  2. 2

    Toss with garlic, gochugaru, soy, vinegar, sugar.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle sesame and serve cold.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Spicy Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) take to cook?
Total time is about 8 minutes for 3 servings.
Is Spicy Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are cucumber, gochugaru, garlic.