Kim Dae-seok's Cucumber with Roasted Soy Flour

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Cucumber with Roasted Soy Flour
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers; 1 tablespoon salt (heaped); 1 tablespoon sugar (heaped); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 3 tablespoons roasted soy flour (generously heaped)

A unique side dish made by scooping out the seeds from crisp cucumbers and mixing them with roasted soy flour for a rich, nutty flavor.

45 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 2 servings

2 large cucumbers

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1 tablespoon salt (heaped)

1 tablespoon sugar (heaped)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

3 tablespoons roasted soy flour (generously heaped)

Recipe

Cut off both ends of the large cucumber, halve it lengthwise, and use a spoon to carefully scoop out all the seeds.
Slice the seeded cucumber into even pieces, about 3 cm in length.
Place the sliced cucumber in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Mix well and let sit for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
After marinating, drain the cucumber through a colander and allow it to naturally release excess moisture for about 10 minutes.
Transfer the drained cucumber to a mixing bowl and add 3 tablespoons of 100% roasted soy flour that has not been seasoned.
Gently toss until the soy flour evenly coats each piece of cucumber, then serve.

Halve the cucumber, remove the seeds, and cut into 3 cm pieces.
Mix with salt, sugar, and soy sauce; marinate for 30 minutes, then drain to remove moisture.
Add roasted soy flour and toss gently to finish.

Cooking tips

If you don’t remove the seeds, excess moisture will cause the soy flour to clump and make the dish heavy—always remove them.
Over time, cucumbers may release more moisture, so it’s best to enjoy this dish on the same day it’s prepared.
Use plain roasted soy flour without added salt or sugar for a clean, fresh taste.

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