Spicy cucumber side dish (Oi-muchim: 오이무침)

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I’m going to share a super simple recipe with you today that’s one of my all time favorites. It’s a spicy Korean cucumber side dish called oi-muchim. If you have a nice seedless English cucumber, you can make this delicious banchan in just a few minutes. During my round the world Gapshida trip to meet my readers in 2011, I made this dish almost everywhere I went. Everybody loved it. Who wouldn’t like cold, fresh, crispy, seasoned cucumber? Each bite is succulent and wonderful!
Oi means “cucumber” in English, and muchim means “mixed” or “seasoned,” so many people simply call this dish “seasoned cucumber”. Many Koreans have their own version of it, so you’ll find many variations from family to family. This one is mine, and I’ve been using it for a long time. It’s also one of the dishes in my cookbook.
A major tip for this recipe is to make it and mix it just before serving, which will keep it crisp and fresh and prevent it from getting watery. It’s perfectly for a summertime BBQ - refreshing and just spicy enough to give you a little kick!
Enjoy the recipe! Let me know if you make it!
Ingredients (Serves 4)
1 English cucumber (or 2 to 3 kirby cucumbers), washed
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1 green onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

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Can I also add a couple teaspoons of vinegar?

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Yes, adding some vinegar is a great idea!

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@Maangchi thankyou for your reply. I added 2 teaspoons full of malt vinegar and it tasted absolutely wonderful.

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I added rice vinegar and a dash of fish sauce and let sit for two days. Sooooo delicious. I was paying $6 for a small container of "Kimchi pickles" and this recipe has much more flavor.

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[@IndigoBlueSky_9]

I made this. It was supposed to be a side dish. I ate some the night I made it. It was so good. After it sat over-night, I ate the whole thing by myself. The only side it met was my IN-SIDE!! LOL!!! I couldn't stop eating it. Thank you for sharing!!

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My mom said it's always important to eat your veggies along with your meats.... very important to eat well balanced meal. Really enjoy this recipe... simple and healthy. Thank you!!

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Chia Lee yeah, or maybe chili powder?

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This side dish was the very first one of your recipes I made!! I wanted to start easy with your cooking. Now years later I have confidence in myself cooking because of you!!!! I make tons of your food!!!

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Hello Maangchi, I made this the other day for my mom and she absolutely LOVED it and has asked me to please make her a big batch. Thank you for sharing this simple yet delicious recipe!! ALOHA from Hawaii!!

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That's great!

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How long can i keep these if i make a bigger batch?

[@berniacosta2367]

@@jeanettesee4214 I would mix the dressing separate and add nearer to time as cucumber gets so soft in a salty bath 😕

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Agree with above comment. That type of kimchi is made to be eaten fresh or aged about a day.

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Maangchi was speechless for a couple seconds! LOL! This is one of my favorite side dishes. I always ask for extra!

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[@Tuzganaq]

I made this side dish today and ate it together with doenjang jjigae, rice, kimchi, kongnamul-muchim and purple sauerkraut seasoned with ginger and sichuan pepper. It went perfectly well with it all. So simple to make, and so delicious! Now I know just what to do when I have to do something with my cucumbers before they go bad. 😊

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I love ur recipes. I saw kimchi and now this. What’s special is that YOU SHOW WASHING UTENSILS AND KNIVES AND VEGETABLES. That nobody shows. Its a pleasure watching ur videos. Thanku Maangchi 😍 Love from Mumbai

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This is absolutely delicious . Great summer dish on a hot day, straight from the fridge to the table. YUM👍👍👍👏💕💕💕💕👏👏👏👏👏

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5 minutes after i Saw this video and then i Made it at home, i was suprise with the taste and i loved the taste.. i love u maangchi

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I doubled the broth, seasonings, and added ginger juice, brisket, and jap chae noodles. This could be the best thing I’ve ever eaten. Thank you for the recipe!

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broth? brisket?

[@ashleyhunt2332]

Absolutely love it, was delicious 😋

[@mysticmama_3692]

I LOVE this recipe, but I sometimes add about a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to make it tangy as well. My family and I love sour/pickled type side dishes, and this one works perfectly to add a little vinegar to. If im having it with rice, I don't add vinegar though....only when I make it as a side salad.

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Sounds great!

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@Mystick MaMa I add one lemon

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this looks awesome

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this is how my nana makes hers! we’ve always just called it cucumber kimchi in our family. this makes my heart happy.

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Wow very tempting n easy to make also because of her presentation...well done madam!!

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Definitely will be making this real soon

[@olga9161]

It’s so good ended up licking the bowl lol can’t wait to go to Korea again next summer 😊

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[@tyephan7475]

I've been in a bit of a cooking slump recently, but I saw that I had cucumber in the fridge and just decided to make this. It turned out so wonderfully, and I'm so happy! Thank you, Maangchi :)

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Very nice sharing 😋cucumber side dish is looking very delicious and tasty healthy too thanks for sharing 👍

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Look delicious. Thank you for sharing us.

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At first I failed, but I finally got it on the second. I feel like im a Korean chef. Thanks Maangchi for the step by step procedure and offering alternatives. More power to your channel.

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I like this salad.. is so refreshing, thanks

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Omg... just made after making cucumber kimchi yesterday and this is my favorite by far.

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👏Great!

[@stopcheatingconsumers9779]

I make this every week during the summer. So good with meats and fish which only take me 10 mins or less to cook. I eat pounds of cucumber in the summer because of this dish.

[@keelarussell2922]

I planned to make this tonight but realized my cucumbers were not fresh enough so I decided to use a jicama instead. I followed your recipe 100% and I must say: this is absolutely delicious!!!! Oh my! I will be trying your seafood pancakes tomorrow. Thank you dear!

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[@StephanieGraf-d1u]

Was für ein unglaublich leckeres Gericht 😋. Hab es gestern vorbereitet und heute als side dish gegessen und es war so lecker❤! Danke für das Rezept und das schöne Video.

[@yashikapallam2222]

Hello maangchi ... I made it yesterday it was really delicious liked it very much and. even my kids liked it . Am happy that i made them eat raw cucumbers very easily . Thank you so muxh for sharing . Now- a -days am falling love with korean recipes and tried so many recipes from ur channel ..we luv u .... From INDIA

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@@yashikapallam2222 can you please tell did you use normal cucumbers we get in india am still confused was searching an indian comment😅

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I love the energy in this video and the recp. ofcourse.

[@LuisCaicedo]

I just made this, it goes right on the top of my favourite banchan. I also had the same problem as everyone else: I ate it all

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Thank you so much for simple, simple, simple, easy, easy, easy but delicious recipe

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Glad you like them!

[@hayleydid]

Maangchi, until I tried this I hated cucumbers. You also made me appreciate tofu with your dubu-gangjeon recipe! Thank you so much, you're keeping me healthy haha! 🖤💚🖤

[@howiewill]

Yummy! I just ran out of kimchi today and have half a cucumber left and don’t want to go to the market. This perfect recipe popped up to show me the way! Thank you!

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Sounds great!

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@@Maangchi it was delicious! Thank you again!

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Omgoodness....I just saw this video and was looking for cucumber recipes and your so adorable and steps were quick n easy...I'm definitely going to follow you and enjoy trying all these recipes....oh I'm so happy! Much love from the US!!!! I'm going to tell everyone about you that I know!!!! 😊👍🏼

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I just made this today! delicious!

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Just made this for the first time. I had really gone off cucumbers 🥒 and no longer liked them in my salad but this has renewed my love for them. It tastes delicious.. thank you 🙏🏽

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Way to go, my family love your recipes! I had cucumbers and saw your recipe and did it and now my family loves it! Thank you 👍👍👏👏

[@Maangchi]

Wonderful!

[@marysarino3606]

Everytime I made air fried chicken I always make this side dish. It's so delicious. Thank you maangchi for this recipe

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Great 👍

[@dianavanderzanden1727]

I made this and it is so good. I didn’t have the flakes but I did have the hot pepper flakes in powder form and I also added some shredded carrots, oh my goodness my favorite dish. Thank you!!!

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Hello..ur cooking is so simple..im learning a lot from u..this cucumber recipe is very good n delicious..thanks .love u..

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Ahhhhh!!! I have been looking for this! It used to come as part of a set meal I always got at a nearby Korean restaurant when I lived in Japan. But I always assumed it was some kind of cucumber kimchi, and so always searched for it that way. Glad I found it ☺️

[@NerdGlitter]

I made this today and it was so delicious and easy! It's even better if you leave it for a few hours so that the cucumbers pickle a little and the juice in the bottom is super amazing! Thank you Maangchi!!

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What she add after red paper tel me plz

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Maria Khan sesame oil

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오이무침 한국의 밑반찬. 밥뚝딱이죠😋😋

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I have tried this recipe and chrunchy tofu..yummy.

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7 years ago but still watching you maangchi! I love your recipes!

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I haven't seen Smtng this simple. love from India.gonna try this for brown rice side dish

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me too Maangchi, I love how you make things easy.Filipinos love you

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Maangchi 😉👍

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Thank you Maangchi for sharing your wonderful recipe! I've made this several times already and it's always a huge hit!

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👍 Yay!

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Made this today for our Korean BBQ! Sooooo delicious Maangchi

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Thank you and God bless you for sharing all your yummy recipes

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I've been enjoying 시금치나물 for the last few weeks and now I've found a good use for my cucumbers 🥒 감사합니다! ❤️

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Awesome I made it and ate the whole cucumber

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Omg I just made this. Was planning on using my cucumbers for something else but I saw and I had all the ingredients. This was delicious 😋

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Wonderful!

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I am vegetarian from India and I love how you create simple vegetarian receipes

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I think i will make this right now....haha. You the best!

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Thank you so much!