Kim Dae-seok's Cucumber Naengchae

• 2 cucumbers
• 4 crab sticks
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp double-strength vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp mild mustard
• 1 tbsp plum syrup
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Scraping out the cucumber seeds with a teaspoon prevents excess liquid from forming after preparation and keeps the crunchiness for a long time.
• Do not salt the cucumbers beforehand; using them fresh and un-salted preserves their natural cool and refreshing texture.
• Using double-strength vinegar instead of regular vinegar provides sufficient sourness with less liquid, preventing the salad from becoming watery.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐For those who want to whip up a cool and refreshing dish in 10 minutes without using any heat during the hot summer.
• ⭐For those who enjoy a tangy, sharp mustard cold salad that instantly revives a lost appetite.
• ⭐For those who want to learn a clean cucumber and crab stick dish that doesn't get watery over time.