Spicy Korean Red Pepper Cucumbers

This spicy cucumber salad is a Korean restaurant favorite!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 79 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons kochujang (Korean hot sauce)
• 1 cucumber, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, and cook until they turn golden brown and begin to pop, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and place into a large bowl.

Step 2

Whisk the kochujang, vinegar, sesame oil, and green onion into the toasted sesame seeds. Stir in the sliced cucumber until well coated with the dressing. Serve either chilled or at room temperature.