Spicy Cucumber Salad (Oi-Muchin)

Spicy Cucumber Salad

Oi-Muchin is a Korean spicy seasoned cucumber salad. It is also served as a side dish with BBQ, rice or noodles.

Ingredients

1 English cucumber (or 2 to 3 kirby cucumbers), washed

¼ cup white onion, thinly sliced

1 green onion, chopped finely

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons sesame oil

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

1 teaspoon soft brown sugar

Directions

Cut the cucumber lengthwise in half and diagonally into thin slices. Put the cucumber into a large bowl. Add the chopped onions and green onions. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing with, garlic, soy sauce, paprika, sesame oil, sesame seeds and sugar. Mix it well with a spoon until the sugar is well dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and mix well. Sprinkle a little sesame seeds on top for garnishing.