Cooked Cucumber Recipe Nogak Namul Food

COOKED CUCUMBER RECIPE (NOGAK NAMUL)

Steps:

• Peel cucumber and cut in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out seeds from the center.
• Slice cucumber into thin slices.
• Chop garlic and green onions.
• Heat 2 Tbs perilla oil in frying pan on medium high.
• Add cucumbers, garlic and green onions.
• Sauté on medium heat for 3 minutes.
• Add 4 Tbs water to pan and continue cooking (2 min or so) until most of the water is gone.
• Serve warm or cold as side dish.

JULIA CHILD'S BAKED CUCUMBERS WITH ALL VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers.
• Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
• Cut into lengthwise strips about 3/8 inch wide.
• Cut strips into 2 inch pieces.
• Toss the cucumber in a bowl with the vinegar, salt and sugar.
• Let stand for 30 minutes to several hours.
• Drain and pat dry in a towel.
• Preheat oven to 375.
• Toss the cucumbers in a baking dish with the butter, herbs, scallions and pepper.
• Set uncovered in the middle level of the preheated oven for about an hour, tossing 2-3 times, until cucumbers are tender, but still have a suggestion of crispiness and texture. They will barely color during cooking.
• Variation One: Parslied Cucumbers.
• In a warm vegetable dish toss with 2 Tbsp minced parsley.
• Variation Two: Creamed Cucumbers.
• Boil 1 cup whipping cream until it has reduced by half. Season with salt and pepper, fold into the hot baked cucumbers, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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.

SAUTEED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Peel cucumber, and cut into large chunks.
• In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cucumber and salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with dill or parsley.