The EASIEST Spicy Cucumber Recipe You’ll Ever Make! 🥒🔥

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: chili powder

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika provides color and mild flavor at a lower cost.

Cut 500 g of cucumber in half and then slice into moon shapes.

Chop 50 g of onion.

Add 0.5 tbsp of salt to the cucumbers and toss to combine.

Let the cucumbers sweat for 5 to 10 minutes to release juices.

After 5 minutes, strain the cucumbers to remove excess liquid.

Taste the cucumbers to check saltiness; rinse if too salty.

In a bowl, combine the cucumbers, onion, 2 tbsp of red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp of sugar, 1 tbsp of fish sauce, 1 tbsp of sesame oil, 1.5 tbsp of apple vinegar, 0.5 tbsp of garlic, and 0.5 tbsp of pepper paste (gochujang).

Toss all ingredients together until well mixed.

Finish with 0.5 tbsp of sesame seeds on top.

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