Spicy Cucumber Salad (Cucumber Muchim)

Name: Spicy Cucumber Salad (Cucumber Muchim)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4-5 Persian cucumber (roll cut); 1/4 yellow onion (thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon Gochujang; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

A great quick and easy spicy cucumber salad with rice for days when you're feeling a little lazy. It’s also a part of my Korean BBQ Dinner Party – which you should totally make this season. It’s incredible!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Mise en place of all ingredients to make spicy cucumber salad.

Persian Cucumber
Yellow Onion
Gochujang
Water
Salt
Garlic
White Sugar
Sesame oil
Sesame Seeds

*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.

How to Make Spicy Cucumber Salad

A glass bowl with diced cucumbers and sliced onions.

Step 1: Slice the persian cucumbers and combine with the sliced onion, set aside.

A glass bowl with gochujang, gochugaru, water, salt, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds added to make the dressing for the spicy cucumber salad.

Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together the gochujang, gochugaru, water, salt, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.

A glass bowl with salad dressing and onions and cucumbers added to it.

Step 3: Add cucumbers and onions and toss to coat well.

Step 4: Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

How to Store Cucumber Salad

You can store this in the fridge for upto two days.

Tips & Tricks

Persian cucumbers are long and narrow, having thin skin and very few seeds. You might also see English or "hot house" cucumbers at the store. Avoid regular cucumbers if you can.