Name: Oi Muchim (Korean Marinated Cucumber Banchan)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 4 Persian cucumbers (about 10 1/2 ounces; 300g), sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; 1 tablespoon (8g) coarse ground gochugaru (Korean chili flakes); 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) kosher salt; 1 teaspoon (5g) sugar; 2 tablespoons (30ml) unseasoned rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon (5ml) fish sauce; 1 medium garlic clove (5g), finely minced or grated; 3 tablespoons (45ml) toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon (10g) toasted sesame seeds

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This Oi Muchim is a Korean marinated cucumber banchan that is bursting with flavor. The cucumbers are coated in a mixture of gochugaru, rice wine vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and more, creating a spicy, tangy, and nutty combination that is the perfect side dish to any Korean meal.

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Servings: 3

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4 Persian cucumbers (about 10 1/2 ounces; 300g), sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds

1 tablespoon (8g) coarse ground gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)

1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) kosher salt

1 teaspoon (5g) sugar

2 tablespoons (30ml) unseasoned rice wine vinegar

1 teaspoon (5ml) fish sauce

1 medium garlic clove (5g), finely minced or grated

3 tablespoons (45ml) toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon (10g) toasted sesame seeds

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

73kcal

3%
Fat

6g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

4g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

1g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

915mg

45%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Oi Muchim (Korean Marinated Cucumber Banchan)

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