How To Cook Cucumbers In Korean

<p>There is a great variety of Korean vegetable salads in the markets. One of the most popular salads is a cucumber salad in Korean. I prefer to make this dish at home and offer you a recipe of cucumbers in Korean. These cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for the whole week, and become even tastier. They can serve as a perfect appetizer for a festive table.</p> <h2>Ingredients:</h2> <ul><li>1 kg /2.2 lb cucumbers;</li><li>1 pc onion (not necessary);</li><li>3 cloves of garlic;</li><li>1 tsp salt;</li><li>2 tbsp soy sauce;</li><li>2 tbsp vinegar;</li><li>1/2 tsp dry hot chili pepper (or to taste);</li><li>5 tbsp sesame oil;</li><li>1 tbsp sesame seeds;</li><li>sugar to taste.</li></ul> <h2>Method Of Cooking</h2> <p>First, cut the cucumbers lengthwise in quarters.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/EWEYlhqGggDpQzhcSjCSxmXnUSE=/8487e39653ef446ea7fa9ba09ae29a94"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/EWEYlhqGggDpQzhcSjCSxmXnUSE=/8487e39653ef446ea7fa9ba09ae29a94" data-image="31372"></a></figure> <p>You can also cut the cucumbers lengthways and then across. The slices should be about 3 cm (1.2 inches). Put the cucumbers in a bowl, add salt, mix and leave for 30 minutes.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/ty3nPsFFrEFFgv13mOagPQ-qsrg=/3648a40ba167431aa9634bc230a0a954"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/ty3nPsFFrEFFgv13mOagPQ-qsrg=/3648a40ba167431aa9634bc230a0a954" data-image="31373"></a></figure> <p>After 30 minutes, drain the water. Cut the onion (if you use onion) and add to the cucumbers.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/2WeD5Xj9gGL-liO5aL_A5CM1JFk=/9cef518e0dc048d28513146756f9d127"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/2WeD5Xj9gGL-liO5aL_A5CM1JFk=/9cef518e0dc048d28513146756f9d127" data-image="31374"></a></figure> <p>Add the soy sauce, vinegar and sugar (if you use sugar). I make without sugar.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/H33fxAn2-pbZhg-aCOabaQy7AXU=/73a0635c53284321ae62a1073ed47226"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/H33fxAn2-pbZhg-aCOabaQy7AXU=/73a0635c53284321ae62a1073ed47226" data-image="31375"></a></figure> <p>Mix the pressed garlic and chili pepper.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/7hm9MI4HaHdEQ46hMrUPG_1ID2E=/8e6301d261bc4726bbfb28ecbff6e809"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/7hm9MI4HaHdEQ46hMrUPG_1ID2E=/8e6301d261bc4726bbfb28ecbff6e809" data-image="31376"></a></figure> <p>Add the mixture to the cucumbers.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/O7vSO9yC4H27OC8ubi3L4GWY3-Q=/ce4818b648ff48ac83e7911459716b64"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/O7vSO9yC4H27OC8ubi3L4GWY3-Q=/ce4818b648ff48ac83e7911459716b64" data-image="31377"></a></figure> <p>Heat the sesame oil in a small frying pan and pour the hot oil over the mixture of chili pepper and garlic. Mix it well again.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/e-UUybtd4vC2l5eH8_P6yqU-TnU=/30ff61b7f06c4109aa42385b18fa1172"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/e-UUybtd4vC2l5eH8_P6yqU-TnU=/30ff61b7f06c4109aa42385b18fa1172" data-image="31378"></a></figure> <p>Scatter the sesame seeds over the top. For good flavor, fry the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 5 seconds (they darken quickly and may burn). The cucumbers in Korean are ready.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/N2OtLUkdmf9VrZU49kZMvAG8R28=/3732b8276baf4001ab43e854bd7adb71"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/N2OtLUkdmf9VrZU49kZMvAG8R28=/3732b8276baf4001ab43e854bd7adb71" data-image="31379"></a></figure>