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Spicy cucumber muchim

Name: Spicy cucumber muchim
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Korea
Ingredients: 300 g cucumber, sliced; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp gochugaru; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp sesame oil

Spicy cucumber muchim in a practical home-cooking adaptation, with clear everyday steps.

Prep15 min

Cook0 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Salt cucumber for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
Mix chili flakes, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil.
Toss cucumber thoroughly with dressing.
Serve promptly while crisp, or refrigerate until the meal.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation. Adjust chili flakes to your tolerance.

Allergen notes

Soy, sesame; possible wheat. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

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A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 29 kcal
Protein: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Fat: 1.3 g
Fibre: 0.5 g
Total sugar: 2.4 g
Sodium: 376 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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