Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad

Not my recipe but might be good !

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Ingredients:

• 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced

• ½ teaspoon of salt

• 2 green onions, finely chopped

• 1 clove of garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon of Korean red pepper flakes (Gochugaru)

• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce

• ½ teaspoon of sugar

• 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds

• Fresh cilantro (optional) for garnish

Directions:

1. Prepare the cucumbers:

- Thinly slice the cucumbers and sprinkle them with salt. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes.

- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and drain them well. Squeeze out any extra water.

2. Make the dressing:

- In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, Korean red pepper flakes, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

3. Combine and marinate:

- In a larger bowl, mix the cucumbers with the chopped green onions.

- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss everything together until well coated.

- Let the salad marinate for at least 10 minutes to soak up the flavors.

4. Finish and serve:

- Before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad.

- If you like, add some fresh cilantro on top for extra flavor.