Spicy Korean Beef And Cucumber Food

OI MUCHIM (SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD)

Steps:

• Thinly slice the cucumber (1/8 to 1/4-inch thick). Toss gently with salt and set aside for about 15 minutes.
• Drain excess liquid. Avoid squeezing them because they will bruise. Mix well with all of the remaining ingredients. Taste a little and adjust the seasonings if necessary.

KOREAN SPICY BEEF

Steps:

• Slice the steak into thin strips. Put the sliced beef into a mixing bowl and add garlic paste, onion paste, soy sauce, gochujang, potato starch and baking soda.
• Mix all the ingredients and beef together well. Make sure each slices of beef is coated well and marinate for at least 30 mins.
• Cut the garlic, onion and spring onions into thin slices. Julienne the carrot.
• Prepare the stir-fry sauce by mixing oyster sauce, soy sauce, gochujang, lemon juice, mirin, sugar and salt in a bowl.
• Heat the pan into high heat, add the garlic slices and stir for few seconds.
• Add the marinated beef, flatten and spread the beef in the pan. Let it cook the beef for 2/3 mins till the beef get nice color and turn side and cook for another 2/3 minutes.
• Add the onions and carrots, stir for few seconds and add the chillies follow by stir-fry sauce.
• Allow to simmer for a minute. Add spring onion slices. Mix all the ingredients well with the sauce until well combined.
• Serve with a bowl of steamed rice. Sprinkle some tosted sesame seed on top.
• Enjoy!

SPICY KOREAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and slice cucumber into 1/4 - 1/8" pieces. Discard ends.
• Spread cucumber slices onto cutting board. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for at least 15 minutes. You should see water start to form on them.
• Meanwhile, mix all other ingredients well in a 1.5 Quart mixing bowl. (Use 1/2 cup Rice Vinegar for small to medium size cucumber, 3/4 for larger one).
• Press cucumber slices with paper towel or cheesecloth to remove water.
• Put cucumbers in bowl and stir so they become coated.
• Let marinate at least 1 hour before serving. Cucumbers may start to become a bit limp, but do not let them get soggy due to the vinegar.
• To store, place cucumbers in a plastic container with only a little liquid, and leave in the refrigerator.
• This recipe serves about 4 for banchan (side dish). Cooking time is marinating time. Add or subtract ingredients to taste. Try green onion or more garlic.