Okjubu's Oi-jji Mulchim

Name: Okjubu's Oi-jji Mulchim
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: cucumber kimchi 4 pieces; gochujang 1 tablespoon; red pepper powder 1/3 tablespoon; sugar 1/2 tablespoon; minced garlic 1 tablespoon; soy sauce 1 tablespoon; sesame oil 1 tablespoon; plum syrup 1 tablespoon; whole sesame seeds a little

A super simple side dish that maximizes the chewy texture by squeezing out all moisture, making it the perfect rice companion.

20 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

cucumber kimchi gochujang red pepper powder garlic soy sauce sesame oil plum syrup whole sesame seeds

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cucumber kimchi gochujang red pepper powder garlic soy sauce sesame oil plum syrup whole sesame seeds

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Quick recipe

Cooking tips

The key to this dish is removing all moisture. Even if it feels fragile, squeeze it hard with a cotton towel to achieve that satisfying chewy texture.
Adding a small amount of plum syrup at the end brings a refreshing umami depth, making it much more flavorful.

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