Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

This recipe for Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) is a simple, yet delicious light salad of marinated sliced cucumbers in a savory and tangy dressing with a little heat.
5 min4 servings84 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber (sliced)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp chili oil
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red chili powder)
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine sliced cucumber with soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, gochugaru chili powder, garlic powder and sesame oil.
- 2
Mix well.
- 3
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and serve as a side dish with steamed rice.
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