Cucumber and Onion Salad, Pickling the Onion Together Completely Changes the Texture

Steps

1. 1

   Scrub the cucumber with gloves to remove the prickles and wash.

2. 2

   Cut off 2-3cm from both ends of the cucumber and cut into bite-sized pieces; slice the onion.

3. 3

   In a bowl, mix the cucumber, onion, and 1T coarse salt, then marinate for 15-20 minutes.

4. 4

   Rinse the marinated cucumber and onion and drain in a colander.

5. 5

   Mix 1T gochujang, 3T gochugaru, 1T minced garlic, 2T brewed soy sauce, 1T maesil cheong, 2T oligosaccharide syrup, 2T vinegar, and 1T sugar to make the sauce.

6. 6

   In a bowl, combine the cucumber, onion, 2/3 of the sauce, 0.5T sesame oil, and sesame seeds, and mix.

7. 7

   If the flavor is too mild, add the remaining sauce.