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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 3 votes
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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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