AI-generated imageCrunchy Korean Seasoned Pickled Cucumber, Oiji Muchim
Salt-pickled Korean cucumbers are soaked, squeezed and seasoned, unlike fresh cucumber salad.
Ingredients
servings: 8 · Check ingredients
Steps
- 01
Slice the prepared pickles thinly, soak in clean water for about 10 minutes, and taste one piece; change water if too salty.
- 02
Drain and squeeze the pickles firmly several times until most moisture is removed.
- 03
Toss the drained pickles with chili flakes, garlic, sugar, syrup and sesame oil; finish with scallion and sesame seeds.
- 04
Adjust seasoning to the pickles' saltiness and refrigerate in a clean airtight container.
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Before you cook
Use commercially prepared oiji stored as labeled; check sesame allergy and refrigerate the dressed pickles.
Allergens: sesame
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