Oimuchim || Cucumber Salad, Seasoned Cucumber, 凉拌黄瓜, 涼拌黃瓜, キュウリの和え物, 오이무침 4

Oi-muchim is a popular Korean side dish that’s light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. It’s a perfect dish for summer, and it’s easy to make at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 large cucumber
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the cucumber: Wash the cucumber and slice it into thin, diagonal slices.
2. Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, gochugaru, garlic, and sesame oil.
3. Toss the cucumber: Add the sliced cucumber to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
4. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Tips:

• For a spicier dish, add more gochugaru.
• To reduce the spiciness, you can adjust the amount of gochugaru or add more sugar.
• You can also add other vegetables to the dish, such as carrots or bell peppers.
• Serve Oi-muchim chilled for a refreshing summer side dish.