Sautéed Korean Cucumber Side Dish (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients for Korean cucumber salad? ›

It's also known as oi muchim (오이무침) in Korean, which means “cucumber mixed with seasonings”. There are lots of variations of this dish, but some common ingredients are soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds and gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes).

Make-Ahead and Storage

The marinated cucumbers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Korean cucumbers are generally thinner and longer than other cucumber varieties and are typically used fresh to make pickles, side dishes, and salads.

Namul means vegetable or root; muchim means to season. It is a broad term for any and every dish prepared in this manner.

Best types of cucumber to use for Korean cucumber salad: Korean cucumber or Kirby cucumber. Japanese or Persian cucumber. There's no perfect substitute for Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes).

A full spread will typically have at least a few, balanced banchan, although more elaborate meals can be served with as many as 10, 15, or even 20 different banchan.

How long does Cucumber Kimchi Last? Cucumber kimchi can last from nine months to one year when fermented and stored properly. Proper storage starts with correct fermentation.

Quick pickled vegetables will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Other fresh vegetable banchan, be it raw, braised or seasoned, can last about 2-4 days in the refrigerator.

Striped Armenian (aka Painted Serpent)

Striped Armenian is one of the sweetest cucumbers. It has small seeds and thin skin. Though it looks like a cucumber, it is actually a melon—a species of Cucumis.

Which cucumbers are the healthiest? ›

When it comes to nutrition, American and English cucumbers have a similar nutrition profile. While there may be minimal differences, both are mostly water and can be a good food choice for hydration. The high water concentration can also help keep your skin hydrated.

/suji/ resin. mass noun. Resin is a sticky substance that is produced by some trees.

The Korean term "Kimchi" refers to fermented vegetables, and encompasses salt and seasoned vegetables. It is mainly served as a side dish with every meal, but also can be served as a main dish. Kimchi is mainly recognized as a spicy fermented cabbage dish globally.

Nori (literally meaning 'play' in Korean) is a culturally unique expression of Korean music and performance. In traditional Korean music terms, the word “nori” itself signifies the spirit of traditional Korean music which is life, singing, and dancing.

Raw cucumber (with peel) is 95% water, 4% carbohydrates, 1% protein, and contains negligible fat. A 100-gram (3+1⁄2-ounce) reference serving provides 65 kilojoules (16 kilocalories) of food energy. It has a low content of micronutrients: it is notable only for vitamin K, at 16% of the Daily Value (table).

Bound salad: ingredients such as meat, poultry, fish, egg, or starch such as potato, pasta, or rice and bound with mayo. Vegetable salad: cooked and/or raw vegetables (coleslaw); can be bound with mayo or mixed with vinegar/oil dressing.

Blend yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.

ENSALADA RUSA (Russian potato salad), is an internationally popular potato salad recipe that's mayonnaise based and features cubed carrots, peas, boiled eggs, tuna, onions and black olives. Serve this versatile salad as a side dish with other Spanish tapas, Artisan bread, or as part of a large Charcuterie board.