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Addictive Crunchy Korean Cucumbers

Recipe by Cafe Maddy

A quick‑pickled Korean cucumber side dish (Oi Muchim) that’s salty, tangy, sweet, and nutty. Made with Persian cucumbers (or regular cucumbers), a simple salt‑sweat step, and a handful of pantry seasonings, this banchan stays crisp for days and is perfect for meal‑prep.

EasyKoreanServes 4

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Source Video
35m
Prep
0m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
45m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.39
Total cost
$0.60
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Salting and letting the cucumbers sweat for 20 minutes.
  • Rinsing thoroughly and squeezing out excess water to avoid over‑salting.
  • Gentle folding of the seasoning to keep cucumbers crisp.

Safety Warnings

  • Use a sharp knife carefully to avoid cuts.
  • Do not over‑salt; rinse cucumbers until the brine is gone.

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