Low Carb Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

Crisp, spicy, and irresistibly flavorful, this Low Carb Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) is the perfect balance of heat, tang, and a touch of sweetness. Featuring tender English cucumbers seasoned with gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes), garlic, and a splash of rice vinegar, this dish delivers authentic Korean flavors in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Enhanced with sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, and a low-carb sweetener, this refreshing salad is keto-friendly and ideal for those looking for a healthy, flavorful side dish. Serve it alongside grilled meats, Korean BBQ, or as a satisfying stand-alone snack—it's a delightful explosion of taste and texture!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large English cucumbers
• 1 teaspoon Coarse sea salt
• 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 whole Green onion
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Erythritol or your preferred low-carb sweetener
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick.

Step 2

Place the cucumber slices in a bowl and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Toss to coat evenly and let it sit for 10 minutes. This will draw out excess moisture from the cucumbers and enhance their crunchiness.

Step 3

While the cucumbers are resting, mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the green onion.

Step 4

After 10 minutes, rinse the cucumbers under cold running water to remove the excess salt. Drain well and gently pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine gochugaru, minced garlic, chopped green onion, rice vinegar, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, erythritol (or your preferred low-carb sweetener), and soy sauce.

Step 6

Add the cucumbers to the bowl and toss everything together until the cucumbers are well coated with the seasoning mixture.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more gochugaru for spice or more sweetener if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or store in the refrigerator for up to two days for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(884.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	303.8

Total Fat 17.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2540.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 15.3g
Protein 9.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179.9mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 1446.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 46.0%