Korean Cucumber Salad Recipe
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Korean Cucumber Salad

By: grneyedmustang 
"When I lived in Korea, I was shown this Korean Cucumber salad, made with cucumbers, green onions, and sesame seeds. Goes good with Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) from this site!!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (91)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 Servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 green onion, sliced
  • 1/2 carrot, julienned

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sesame seeds, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until seeds are brown, about 5 minutes. Remove seeds with a slotted spoon, and stir into vinegar mixture. Mix in cucumber, green onions, and carrot. Cover, and refrigerate at least 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 98 | Total Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2005 by JFSOO   view full review
This was a nice, refreshing and easy "banchan" (korean sidedish). I often make it without the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2005 by Brandon and Alaina   view full review
This was really yummy. We made it a whole meal by pairing it with two other recipes from this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by Lori VE   view full review
This is excellent. The second time I made it I used sesame oil instead of vegetable, Rice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2005 by ADIBAX   view full review
I really liked this dish. I used carrot sticks in mine and marinated mine for several hours...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2005 by COOTIESMOM Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were good. I am a wimp when it comes to hot stuff but I was able to handle the red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by honey chile   view full review
This is alright, but not great. The recipe should specify RICE vinegar as white vinegar is to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2005 by ROBINANNE2   view full review
This was very tasty and a good side dish to serve with Korean BBQ Beef from this site.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2006 by Cooking in WA   view full review
I really liked this recipe - cukes, carrots with a twist. I added a little zucchini and red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by CC♥'s2bake   view full review
I can't speak to the authenticity of this recipe, having never experienced the real thing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2005 by selhull   view full review
I added more hot pepper flakes. This went very well with the "Firey Pork Skewers" recipe I...

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