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).