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

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A fast, crunchy, flavor-packed side with a serious kick ๐Ÿ’ฅ

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • 2โ€“3 cucumbers (English or Persian), thinly sliced ๐Ÿฅ’
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced ๐Ÿง„
  • 2 tbsp thinly sliced onion ๐Ÿง…
  • 1โ€“2 tsp Mad Dog 357 Sriracha Hot Sauce ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ (adjust heat to taste)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce ๐Ÿฅข
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar ๐Ÿถ
  • 1 tsp sesame oil ๐ŸŒฐ
  • 1 tsp sugar ๐Ÿฌ
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds โœจ
  • Optional: sliced fresh hot peppers ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿณ Instructions

  1. Prep the cucumbers ๐Ÿฅ’
    Slice thin and lightly salt them. Let sit 10 min, then drain off excess water.
  2. Build the flavor ๐Ÿ’ฅ
    In a bowl, mix: garlic, onion, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and Mad Dog 357 Sriracha ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ
  3. Toss it up ๐Ÿฅข
    Add cucumbers and mix until fully coated.
  4. Finish strong โœจ
    Sprinkle sesame seeds and optional fresh hot peppers.
  5. Chill or smash immediately โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ
    Eat right away or let sit 10โ€“15 min for deeper flavor.

โšก Pro Tips

  • Want it nastier (in a good way)? Add a splash more Sriracha ๐Ÿ”ฅ
  • For extra crunch, donโ€™t over-salt or over-marinate
  • Pairs insanely well with grilled meat or rice ๐Ÿš

Crunchy. Garlicky. Sweet. Spicy.
This one hits hard and fast โšก๐Ÿ”ฅ


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