Crispy Oi Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Cucumber)
A crisp vegetable side dish made by squeezing the moisture from salted cucumbers and stir-frying them quickly over high heat.
Translated from Korean by AI and not yet checked by a native speaker. Amounts and numbers are taken directly from the original recipe. Read the Korean original →
Salted cucumbers squeezed dry of moisture and stir-fried quickly over high heat, keeping all the crispness and refreshing flavor of fresh cucumber. Mild and clean-tasting, it is a great side dish for the whole family to enjoy together, from kids to adults.
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Cucumber1
- Coarse sea salt0.5 tbsp
Seasoning
- Minced garlic0.5 tbsp
- Minced green onion0.5 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tsp
- Ground toasted sesame seeds1 tsp
- Add coarse sea salt and let it pickle for 30-40 minutes until limp.
Steps
1. Slice the cucumber thinly into rounds.
2. Add coarse sea salt and let it pickle for 30-40 minutes until limp.
3. Press down firmly with a dry dishcloth or paper towels to remove the moisture.
4. Add minced garlic, minced green onion, and sugar, and mix gently by hand.
5. Heat oil in a heated pan, add the seasoned cucumber, and stir-fry quickly over high heat.
I forgot the sugar in the previous step, so I added it here and stir-fried.
6. Finish by adding toasted sesame oil and ground toasted sesame seeds, tossing everything together until well combined.
Ppunwife's tips
- Heat oil in a heated pan, add the seasoned cucumber, and stir-fry quickly over high heat.
FAQ
How long should I pickle the cucumber in salt?
Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and let it pickle for about 30 to 40 minutes until limp.
Is there a secret to keeping the crisp texture when stir-frying?
Thoroughly remove the moisture from the cucumber with a dry dishcloth or paper towels, then stir-fry quickly over high heat in a heated pan.
What should I do if I want to make it spicy? AI-generated
Thinly julienne red chili pepper or Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili) and stir-fry it together during cooking to add a subtle kick.
