This Man's Cook Cucumber and Chives Salad

Name: This Man's Cook Cucumber and Chives Salad
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: cucumber 1; chives 80g; onion 1/2; red pepper powder 2 tbsp; sugar 2 tbsp; vinegar 2.5 tbsp; sesame salt 2 tbsp; salt 1/2 tbsp

A refreshing side dish made by removing cucumber seeds to prevent wateriness, seasoned with salt and vinegar for a clean, crisp taste.

Recommended for

Those who want a crisp cucumber salad without sogginess from water buildup
People seeking a clean, refreshing, tangy-sweet dressing without heaviness

10 min Difficulty Very easy side dish

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 3 servings

cucumber 1
chives 80g
onion 1/2
red pepper powder 2 tbsp
sugar 2 tbsp

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Recipe

Wash the cucumber, chives, and onion thoroughly, then pat dry.
Cut off both ends of the cucumber, halve it lengthwise, scrape out the seeds with a spoon, then slice into 0.5cm thick diagonal pieces.
Cut the chives into 4–5cm lengths, and slice the onion. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and remove excess moisture.
Mix red pepper powder 2 tbsp, sugar 2 tbsp, vinegar 2.5 tbsp, sesame salt 2 tbsp, and salt 1/2 tbsp to make the dressing.
Add the cucumber, chives, and onion to the dressing and gently toss with your fingertips. Serve immediately.

Remove the seeds from the cucumber, slice it, and prepare the chives and sliced onion by removing excess moisture.
Make a clean, refreshing dressing using red pepper powder, sugar, vinegar, salt, and sesame salt.
Toss the prepared ingredients with the dressing gently to avoid strong odors, and finish.

Cooking tips

Removing the cucumber seeds with a spoon prevents wateriness, so there’s no need to salt the cucumber separately.
Using only salt instead of gochujang or soy sauce results in a clean, fresh, non-greasy flavor.
Soak the onion in cold water to reduce its sharpness, then thoroughly dry it—otherwise the dressing may become too diluted.

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