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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.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
8
- 1 lb Korean pickled cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 1.5 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Korean plum extract (maeshil cheong) (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1-2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Soak the cucumber slices in cold water for 10 minutes to dilute the brine a little. Drain and squeeze out the excess water.
- 2
Place 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.