Cool and Spicy Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

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I have said many times before that Korean food is very seasonal. I especially look forward to the summer dishes like tangy Mul Kimchi (“water kimchi”), Oi Seobaggi (Cucumber Kimchi), and all the bright cool summer dishes that refresh in the summer heat.

One of Eun Jeong’s regular creations is a Spicy Cucumber Salad, Oi Muchim (오이 무침). I really love this stuff, and I can see it being the hit of any backyard BBQ.

Eun Jeong just made this now. I am quickly uploading the pictures and typing the recipe because she’s already started eating. Gotta go!

UPDATE 08.13.2009: Justin from Justcook nyc made this and had some success. Check it out!

 

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15 responses to “Cool and Spicy Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)”

  1. Cat Avatar
    Cat

    YUM! I can’t wait to try this at home.

    Reply
  2. Kyong Avatar
    Kyong

    One of my all-time faves! So tasty & refreshing.

    Reply
  3. CT Avatar
    CT

    Seeing this article reminded me of something I’ve wanted to find out…

    I absolutely love 부추 (thin, uncooked strips of onion with bits of gochugaru mixed in, and perhaps a dash of vinegar(?)). Anyway, when I ask my Korean friends where to get it, most of them act like they’ve never heard of 부추 and I have to give a long explanation of what it is.

    Am I calling this (부추) by the wrong name or something? And, do you know how much gochugaru and any other ingredients to mix in to make it tasty? Sorry if this seems like a very simple question, but my cooking abilities normally don’t go beyond heating a pop tart in the microwave.

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  4. misskoco Avatar
    misskoco

    I had a similar experience. My friend LOVES them, so I gave it a try and they’re gross.
    Absolutely not what I expected.

    Reply
  5. elizabeth Avatar
    elizabeth

    Thanks for posting this recipe in English~~
    The recipe was easy to follow, and authentic!
    I made it for my first gen korean parents, and they loved it too~

    Thanks again!

    Reply
  6. ZenKimchi Avatar
    ZenKimchi

    Really? Cool!

    Reply
  7. Sandra Avatar
    Sandra

    My dad has a reciepe for tomato cake, but I think its German.

    Reply
  8. Hannah Avatar
    Hannah

    I’ve eaten green tea cake with tomatoes and beans on top, in Seoul. Not a fan, really.

    Reply
  9. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    I´ve actually eaten tomato icecream when I was at a farmer´s market in the UK. It was
    actually not that bad, but I prefer a more fruity or chocolaty taste to my ice cream though.
    This popsicle looks horrible though, but quite fancy looking 🙂

    Reply
  10. james Avatar
    james

    why there is no recipe of the tomato popsicle?

    Reply
  11. ZenKimchi Avatar
    ZenKimchi

    Why would you ever want to make it? Here. Mix tomato juice and more sugar than you think is acceptable. Freeze.

    Reply
  12. Maureen Avatar
    Maureen

    I can’t wait to try this out. Thanks for the easy to follow steps and wonderful photos.

    Reply
  13. Joe T Avatar
    Joe T

    I had something like this at one of them buffet resturants,,,It was with the sushi/california roles section…cold..
    Had cukes, a little bit of onions…carrots..a delicious sauce..light, sweet, a touch of heat…no sesame seeds..but it had squid in it also..it was amazing..need a recipe for it hoping this is it..but some ingredients hard to find in my area…

    Reply
  14. justcooknyc Avatar
    justcooknyc

    my girlfriend gave me this recipe to try out, and I wrote about it before I knew where the recipe actually came from. so I just updated the post with a link back. i hope you like it.

    http://justcooknyc.blogspot.com/2009/08/finally-got-korean-cucumbers-right.html

    Reply
  15. jennifer brush Avatar
    jennifer brush

    delicious! perfect summer recipe.

    Reply

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