Rice Dishes
Abalone Rice Porridge(전복죽)
A rich rice porridge simmered with abalone, shrimp, mushrooms, and carrot, finished with pine nuts and served with low-sodium soy sauce.
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Spicy Cucumber Salad오이무침
A crisp, quick cucumber banchan tossed in a bright gochugaru, vinegar, garlic, and sesame dressing.
- Prep
- 12 min
- Servings
- 3
- Difficulty
- Easy
01
Ingredients
- Cucumber2 small cucumbers, sliced
- Gochugaru1 tablespoon gochugaru
- Garlic1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- Vinegarpantry1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Sugarpantry1 teaspoon sugar
- Toasted sesame oilpantry1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Saltpantry1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sesame seedsoptionalpantry1 teaspoon sesame seeds
02
Instructions
- 1
Put the sliced cucumbers in a bowl and toss with the salt. Rest for 5 minutes, then drain any liquid.
- 2
Add gochugaru, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Toss gently until every slice is coated.
- 3
Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using and serve immediately.
Ingredient substitutions
- Cucumber
- Persian cucumber is a good substitute.
- Gochugaru
- Aleppo pepper is a gentler substitute; crushed red pepper works but is usually sharper and hotter.
- Garlic
- Garlic powder works in a pinch but lacks fresh aroma.
- Vinegar
- Apple cider vinegar works but adds fruitiness.
- Sugar
- Honey or rice syrup works with a small texture change.
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