Gourmet Bonito Flakes Cucumber Salad Recipe
Elevate your everyday cucumber salad! Discover a recipe that transforms this simple dish with the addition of bonito flakes and tsuyu for an extraordinary flavor.
Experience a refined twist on the classic Korean cucumber salad (Oi Muchim). This recipe adds a touch of elegance and depth with the inclusion of bonito flakes and tsuyu, creating a wonderfully savory and slightly smoky profile. Perfect as a side dish or a refreshing appetizer.
Main Ingredients- 1 fresh cucumber
- 0.5 Tbsp fine salt (for salting cucumbers)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Trim off the ends of the cucumber. Then, cut the cucumber in half lengthwise.
Step 2
Slice the cucumber halves diagonally into approximately 0.5cm thick pieces. This shape helps the dressing coat the cucumber evenly.
Step 3
Place all the sliced cucumbers into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Step 4
Add the 0.5 Tbsp of fine salt to the cucumbers and gently toss to combine. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, which will make the cucumbers tender yet slightly crisp.
Step 5
After 10 minutes, gently press the salted cucumbers to remove the excess water. Do not rinse the cucumbers, as some of the saltiness will contribute to the final flavor.
Step 6
Transfer the drained cucumbers back into a clean mixing bowl, ready for seasoning.
Step 7
Finally, add the bonito flakes, 2 Tbsp of tsuyu, and 1 Tbsp of mayonnaise to the bowl with the cucumbers. Gently mix everything together until well combined. Your sophisticated bonito flake cucumber salad is now ready to be enjoyed!
