Spicy Gochujang Cucumber Salad recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This side dish tosses cucumbers in a tangy, spicy gochujang dressing. Its crisp texture and refreshing finish make it a great addition to a summer meal.
Side dishes · 10 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 195.5g serving): 55.5 kcal · protein 2.9g · carbohydrate 10.9g · fat 0.8g · sodium 154.3mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Season the cucumbers just before serving, as they release water if left to sit.
Tips: Add a little more vinegar for extra tang, and adjust the heat with the amount of gochujang.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Cucumber — 1 pc
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) — 1 tsp
- Vinegar — 1 tsp
- Minced garlic — 0.3 tsp
- Sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp
- Sugar — 0.5 tsp