Spicy Korean Cucumber Pickles Oi Muchim Food

SPICY KOREAN CUCUMBER SALAD (OI MUCHIM)

Steps:

• Add the cucumber rounds in a large bowl and add the sea salt and 1 Tablespoon of rice wine vinegar. Mix it together and let it marinate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, add all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and set it aside.
• After 30 minutes, drain out the excess liquid from the marinated cucumbers and rinse them under water twice. Taste a cucumber to see if it's too salty and give it another rinse if needed.
• Add the dressing to the pickled cucumbers and serve immediately.

SPICY KOREAN CUCUMBER PICKLES (OI MUCHIM)

Steps:

• Squeeze the cucumber pieces firmly to release more water; doing this in small handfuls will be the most effective.
• Cover and chill the pickles for at least 30 to 60 minutes before serving.

SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Cut the cucumber lengthwise in half and cut diagonally into thin slices.
• 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.
• Mix it well with a spoon until the sugar is well dissolved.
• Serve as a side dish for rice, noodles, or BBQ.

OIJI MUCHIM (SPICY SEASONED CUCUMBER PICKLES)

Steps:

• Thinly slice the cucumber pickles.
• Soak the pickle slices in water until not too salty to eat as is, about 10 minutes depending on your pickles.
• Drain and tightly squeeze the pickles between your palms to remove as much liquid as possible. You may have to squeeze them several times.
• Add the remaining ingredients, except the scallion and sesame seeds, and mix everything very well until the pickles are evenly coated with gochugaru. Finish with tossing in the scallion and sesame seeds.

SPICY MARINATED CUCUMBERS (OEE MUCHIM)

Steps:

• Brine cucumbers: Use a mandoline or a sharp knife to cut the cucumbers into ⅓-inch rounds. Place in a colander fitted over a bowl and add salt; mix well to ensure the cucumbers are evenly salted. Let rest at room temperature to drain, 20 minutes. While they drain, prepare the marinade (Step 2).
• Marinade: In a large bowl, combine the gochugaru, mirin, rice vinegar, sugar, and fish sauce. Smash and peel the garlic, then finely chop. Use the flat part of your knife to press down on the garlic to further break it down, then continue to mince. Add the garlic to the marinade.
• Marinate cucumbers: Rinse all the salt off the cucumbers with cold water. Whisk the marinade, then add the cucumbers; use a large spoon to toss, making sure the cucumbers are evenly coated with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Cucumbers will have released more liquid, which helps the marinating process. At this point, they're ready to eat; however, refrigerating overnight will round out the flavors. Place the cucumbers, along with some marinade, in a lidded container and store in the fridge overnight; serve cold. (The cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, or for as long as the cucumbers remain firm and crunchy.)