[K-Recipes #01] 5-Minute Korean Cucumber Salad – Quick & Crunchy Banchan

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Learn how to make a quick and healthy Korean cucumber salad (Oi Muchim) in just 5 minutes! This spicy, tangy banchan is the perfect crunchy side dish for any meal.

A vibrant Korean cucumber salad (Oi Muchim) served in a white bowl, garnished with sesame seeds and red chili flakes, photographed top-down.


Looking for a fast, refreshing Korean side dish? Try Oi Muchim, a cucumber salad that’s done in just 5 minutes. Perfect with rice or Korean BBQ!


🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Toasted sesame seeds


👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumber thinly and sprinkle salt. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Squeeze out the excess moisture gently.
  3. Mix all the seasonings in a bowl to create the dressing.
  4. Toss the cucumber in the dressing. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve fresh!

✨ Tip

Don’t over-marinate the cucumbers—they’ll lose their crunch! 5 minutes is the golden rule.


🍽 Best Pairings

  • Doenjang-jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)
  • Kimchi Fried Rice
  • Rolled Omelet (Gyeran Mari)
  • Korean BBQ (Grilled Meat)


⏭ Coming Up

Next in the K-Recipes series: Korean Soybean Sprout Salad (Kongnamul Muchim). Another healthy and delicious banchan in minutes!

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