A major flavor and heat component of Korean cuisine is the spicy-fruity gochugaru chile. In this application, our versatile Gochugaru Chile Flakes are used to season crunchy cucumbers, which are a great addition to Korean steamed bun sandwiches.
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients
makes 2 cups
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1/4 Cup Rice Wine Vinegar
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1 Teaspoon Gochugaru Chile Flakes
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1 Teaspoon White Sugar
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4 Kirby Cucumbers
Directions
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Bring vinegar, sugar and Gochugaru Chile Flakes to a quick boil, and set aside to cool.
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Slice cucumber about 1/4-inch thick, and cover with cooled vinegar. Store in refrigerator.