Cucumber Vegetable Salad Korean Ol Namul Recipes

KOREAN CUCUMBER SALAD (OI MUCHIM 오이무침)

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers into thin slices. Around 1/8 inch (3 mm).
• Mix soy sauce, vinegar and sugar in a bowl. Pour soy vinegar into the bowl with cucumbers.
• Then, add 1/2 tsp chili powder and sesame seeds. Mix and taste. Add more chili powder if you want. Doing it in this order allows you to taste and control the amount of chili powder based on how spicy you want it.
• Add chopped green onions and mix again.
• YOU ARE DONE!! Serve immediately for the most fresh and crunchy cucumber flavor. You can also let it sit for 10-15 minutes for the cucumbers to absorb the dressing before serving.

KOREAN CUCUMBER SALAD (OL NAMUL)

Steps:

• Cut off ends of cucumber. Then, slice cucumbers in circles.
• Sprinkle salt over cucumbers and set aside for 30 minutes.
• Drain moisture from cucumbers by laying them onto a paper towel and squeezing another piece of paper towel over the top.
• Place cucumbers into a mixing bowl and mix with rest of ingredients.
• Serve chilled.

CUCUMBER VEGETABLE SALAD (KOREAN OL NAMUL)

Steps:

• 1. Slice the cucumbers in circles. Sprinkle salt over the cucumber slices, mix well and let them stand for 30 minutes. Place the cucumbers in a damp cloth and gently but firmly squeeze out as much water as possible. The less watery the cucumbers, the better tasting the dish. 2. Crush the garlic, then combine it with the cucumbers, salt, sesame seeds, sesame oil, pepper and sugar in a bowl. Mix well.