Cucumber and Onion Salad - Pickling Together Brings Out Natural Sweetness

Steps

1. 1

   Wear gloves and scrub cucumbers to remove the spiny skin while washing.

2. 2

   Cut off 2-3cm from both ends of each cucumber, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Slice the onion as well.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine cucumber, onion, and 1T coarse salt, mix well, and let sit for 15-20 minutes to pickle.

4. 4

   Rinse the pickled cucumber and onion in water, then drain in a colander to remove excess moisture.

5. 5

   Mix 1T gochujang, 3T red pepper powder, 1T minced garlic, 2T brewed soy sauce, 1T plum extract, 2T oligosaccharide syrup, 2T vinegar, and 1T sugar to make the sauce.

6. 6

   Combine cucumber, onion, 2/3 of the sauce, 0.5T sesame oil, and sesame seeds and toss. Add the remaining sauce if it needs more seasoning.