Spicy Cucumber Salad
Serves
4
Prep Time
55 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Ingredients
24 oz (680 g) cucumbers
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
2 green onions (spring onions), sliced, dark green pieces set aside for garnish
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
Nutrition
(Per Serving)
Calories
119
Fats
7 g
Protein
3 g
Carbs
11 g
Instructions
- Slice off cucumber ends, then cut in half lengthwise. Smash each piece with flat side of knife until it cracks, then tear or cut into bite-sized chunks.
- Place cucumbers in colander over bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and toss. Let rest in fridge for 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
- To make dressing, whisk together gochujang, red chili flakes, sesame oil, tamari, rice vinegar, sugar, and garlic in large bowl.
- After resting, discard excess water from cucumbers. Squeeze handful at a time to remove extra moisture.
- Add cucumbers, shallots, and light green onions pieces to dressing. Massage with hands for 1 minute to coat.
- To garnish, sprinkle with sesame seeds and dark green onions pieces. Serve with Soy Pork Chops and Korean Egg Rolls (see original recipes).