Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 7 oz Persian cucumbers (Cocktail cucumbers) ((about 2 pieces or 1¾ cups sliced))
  • 1 tsp regular salt
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1¼ teaspoons Korean red pepper flakes (aka Gochugaru)
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ tsp finely minced garlic
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp chopped green onion

Instruction

  • Rinse, dry, and slice the cucumber into ¼-inch rounds.
  • In a bowl, combine chopped cucumber with salt, then transfer it to a colander over a bowl. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. 
  • Gently rinse the cucumber slices with cold water for about 45 seconds then pat them dry with clean paper towels to remove excess liquid.
  • In a bowl, mix all of the ingredients for the sauce until it's well combined. Stir in the cucumber and gently toss to combine.