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    Spicy Cucumber Banchan

    Published: Aug 3, 2023 by Jomelyn · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Spicy Cucumber Banchan is one of the most popular Korean side dishes. This dish usually serves in most Korean restaurants before the main dish. It is a refreshing and delightful addition to any dining experience. It is full of flavors and tons of health benefits.

    Finish side dish of spicy cucumber banchan in a bowl.

    We love Korean Food here. I am surrounded by Korean friends and neighbors who love to share their traditional dishes and recipes with me. And I am here to share it with you. We love to eat at Korean Restaurants and the Spicy Cucumber Banchan is one of my most favorite.

    After you try making this cucumber side dish, you may also want to try my Easy Korean Kimchi, Korean Soybean Sprout Side Dish, Green Onion Kimchi, and Mustard Greens Kimchi.

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    • Easy Banchan Cucumber

    Ingredients

    • English Cucumber
    • Korean Red Pepper Flakes
    • Sesame Seeds and Sesame Oil
    • Soy Sauce
    • Green Onion
    • Garlic
    • Sugar

    Instructions

    This Easy Banchan Cucumber is so easy to make.

    First, chop the cucumber, green onion, and mince the garlic.

    Combine the Korean red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame seeds together.

    Combine all the ingredients together.

    Refrigerate for 10 minutes or more. Enjoy!

    Storage

    Transfer this into a glass container with a lid and store this Korean cucumber side dish in the refrigerator. It stays crunchy for 2-3 days, if stored longer than that it may turn softer but it will still taste delicious.

    Top tip

    Pick fresh ingredients for this recipe. The cucumber should be firm without bruises. It is fine to use other types of cucumber if English cucumber is not available. Let the cucumber sit and chill for a few minutes to allow the flavors to combine and create a tasty side dish.

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    Finish side dish of spicy cucumber banchan in a bowl.

    Easy Banchan Cucumber

    Jomelyn Mauermann
    This Spicy Cucumber Banchan is one of the most popular Korean side dishes. This dish usually serves in most Korean restaurants before the main dish. It is a refreshing and delightful addition to any dining experience. It is full of flavors and tons of health benefits.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Korean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 61 kcal

    Equipment

    1 Mixing bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 large English cucumber
    • 1 tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 2 stalks green onion chopped

    Instructions
     

    • First, chop the cucumber, green onion, and mince the garlic.
    • Combine the Korean red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame seeds together.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together.
    • Refrigerate for 10 minutes or more. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 287mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 732IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword banchan cucumber, korean side dish
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