Make a crisp, spicy cucumber salad in minutes — a favorite banchan you’ll recognize from any Korean table. This Korean cucumber salad (Oi Muchim) brings bold flavor and refreshing crunch. It’s the perfect match for a warm bowl of seaweed soup, making a simple, nourishing meal that hits all the right notes.
Cucumber Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Cucumber, sesame seeds, sesame oil, vinegar, Korean pepper powder, soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber
- Add Korean pepper powder, sesame seeds, sesame oil, vinegar, and soy sauce (if using)
- Shake or mix well until everything is evenly combined
