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Spicy Cucumber Side Salad

Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber or 2 to 3 kirby cucumbers, washed
  • ΒΌ cup onion thinly sliced
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Korean hot pepper flakes gochugaru
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional

Instructions

  1. Cut the cucumber lengthwise in half and cut diagonally into thin slices.
  2. Put the cucumber into a large bowl. Add the onion, green onion, garlic, soy sauce, hot pepper flakes, toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, and sugar.
  3. Mix it well with a spoon until the sugar is well dissolved.
  4. Serve as a side dish for rice, noodles, or BBQ.