Pickled Cucumber Side Dish

Turn Asian pickled cucumbers into a spicy salad to eat with rice. Korean chili flakes and a hint of sugar makes this simple side dish delicious and makes it a great way to enjoy pickled cucumbers.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb Korean pickled cucumbers (thinly sliced)
• 1.5 tablespoon Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
• 2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 green onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Korean plum extract (maeshil cheong) (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1-2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Soak the cucumber slices in cold water for 10 minutes to dilute the brine a little. Drain and squeeze out the excess water.
2. 2Place the cucumber slices in a mixing bowl, add the rest of the ingredient, and toss well. Adjust the amount of sugar according to the sweetness you desire. Serve with rice.