Easy Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad Oi Muchim made with garlic, onion, sesame and hot peppers

Easy Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad Oi Muchim made with garlic, onion, sesame and hot peppers

A fast, crunchy, flavor-packed side with a serious kick 💥

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2–3 cucumbers (English or Persian), thinly sliced 🥒
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
  • 2 tbsp thinly sliced onion 🧅
  • 1–2 tsp Mad Dog 357 Sriracha Hot Sauce 🌶️🔥 (adjust heat to taste)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce 🥢
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar 🍶
  • 1 tsp sesame oil 🌰
  • 1 tsp sugar 🍬
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds ✨
  • Optional: sliced fresh hot peppers 🌶️

👨🍳 Instructions

  1. Prep the cucumbers 🥒
    Slice thin and lightly salt them. Let sit 10 min, then drain off excess water.
  2. Build the flavor 💥
    In a bowl, mix: garlic, onion, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and Mad Dog 357 Sriracha 🌶️🔥
  3. Toss it up 🥢
    Add cucumbers and mix until fully coated.
  4. Finish strong ✨
    Sprinkle sesame seeds and optional fresh hot peppers.
  5. Chill or smash immediately ❄️🔥
    Eat right away or let sit 10–15 min for deeper flavor.

⚡ Pro Tips

  • Want it nastier (in a good way)? Add a splash more Sriracha 🔥
  • For extra crunch, don’t over-salt or over-marinate
  • Pairs insanely well with grilled meat or rice 🍚

Crunchy. Garlicky. Sweet. Spicy.
This one hits hard and fast ⚡🔥

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