How to Make Korean-Style Cucumber Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Korean cuisine is known for its bold flavors and unique combinations of ingredients, and one dish that perfectly captures this is the Korean-Style Cucumber Salad. This simple yet refreshing salad is a staple in Korean households and is often served as a side dish or banchan. It's the perfect accompaniment to a spicy main course, as it helps to cool and cleanse the palate.

What sets this salad apart is the use of a special ingredient: gochugaru, or Korean red pepper flakes. This gives ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ½ green onion, sliced
  • ½ carrot, julienned

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • In a medium bowl, stir together vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sesame seeds, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until seeds are brown, about 5 minutes. Remove seeds with a slotted spoon, and stir into vinegar mixture. Mix in cucumber, green onions, and carrot. Cover and refrigerate, at least 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    98 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 15mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 114mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 267mg