This Man's Cook's Gochujang Cucumber Salad

A refreshing and tangy side dish made with finely shredded gochujang and crisp cucumber, tossed in a pungent mustard-garlic sauce for a lively, zesty bite.

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • If serving immediately after preparing, you may use a slicing knife to easily slice through the cucumber seeds instead of the rotating technique.
  • For an even more refreshing taste, substitute yellow bell pepper with spicy chili peppers or thinly sliced radish.
  • When making the sauce, never add mustard directly to vinegar before dissolving sugar and salt—always wait until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved to prevent clumping.

Recommended for

  • Those who enjoy the sharp, pungent kick of mustard combined with a tangy-sweet sauce.
  • Fans of the satisfying contrast between crunchy cucumber and soft gochujang.
  • People needing a refreshing side dish ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required.

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