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Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• sea salt
• white sugar
• white vinegar
• water
• chili bean sauce
• chili oil
• red chile pepper
• onion
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Mix the cucumbers and sea salt together in a bowl, let stand for 30 minutes to let the cucumbers soften. Drain, and rinse with fresh water.
2. 2 While the cucumbers are standing in salt, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and stir in the chili bean sauce and hot chili oil.
3. 3 Mix the cucumbers with sliced chiles, onion, and garlic in a heatproof airtight container, and pour the hot vinegar mixture over the vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to blend the flavors. Serve chilled.

By Helena C

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• white vinegar
• black pepper
• red pepper flakes
• vegetable oil
• sesame seed
• green onion
• carrot

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, stir together vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. 2 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sesame seeds, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until seeds are brown, about 5 minutes. Remove seeds with a slotted spoon, and stir into vinegar mixture. Mix in cucumber, green onions, and carrot. Cover and refrigerate, at least 5 minutes.

By Paula Stotts

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• gochujang
• sugar
• sesame seed
• sesame oil
• white vinegar
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• beef stock
• sesame seed

Instructions

1. 1 Combine gochujang, white sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a small bowl to make a seasoned gochujang paste.
2. 2 Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and instant beef stock together in a large bowl. Stir in seasoned gochujang paste. Add cucumbers; stir until coated. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
3. 3 Let cucumbers marinate in the refrigerator before serving, at least 1 hour.

By santokieann

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• glutinous white rice
• water
• sesame oil
• salt
• egg
• sushi nori
• carrot
• american processed cheese
• ham
• sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse rice in a strainer or colander until water runs clear. Combine rice with 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Spread cooked rice onto a baking sheet to cool. Season with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and salt.
2. 2 While rice is simmering, pour beaten eggs into a skillet over medium-high heat and allow to cook without stirring or turning to get a flat layer of cooked egg. When egg is completely cooked, remove from the skillet and set aside on a cutting board to cool.
3. 3 Separate nori sheets onto a flat surface and divide cooled rice between them, leaving only a 1/2-inch strip seaweed visible at the top of each sheet. Arrange strips of egg, cucumber, carrot, cheese, and ham in thin layers over rice.
4. 4 Beginning with the bottom of each sheet of nori, use a bamboo sushi mat to firmly roll each piece into a cylindrical shape. Brush each roll with 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and cut into 6 equal pieces.

By Katie K

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• russet potato
• carrot
• salt
• red onion
• egg
• red apple
• black pepper
• mayonnaise
• gochujang
• sesame oil
• ginger

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot of salted cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add carrots during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
2. 2 Place cucumber slices in a strainer and sprinkle with salt, coating the slices. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Thoroughly rinse cucumbers and transfer to a stack of paper towels or a dry kitchen towel. Give them a good squeeze until most of the moisture is removed. This is an important step if you don't want to end up with a runny dressing.
3. 3 Cut hard-boiled eggs in half, and set aside 1/2 of 1 yolk. Cut egg whites and remaining yolks into small pieces.
4. 4 Place potatoes and carrots in a large bowl. Mash gently by pressing down with the back of a spoon until mostly mashed, but still a bit chunky. Mix in chopped egg, cucumber, red onion, apple, and black pepper.
5. 5 Whisk mayonnaise, gochujang, sesame oil, and ginger together in a bowl; fold into the potato mixture.
6. 6 Grate reserved egg yolk over the potato salad, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• napa cabbage
• salt
• garlic
• ginger root
• onion
• water
• green onion
• persimmon
• radish
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse cabbage well. Put cabbage in a bowl and sprinkle liberally with salt, tossing to mix. Set aside for 1 hour.
2. 2 Mix more salt into cabbage and set aside for another hour.
3. 3 Wash and drain cabbage. Combine onion, garlic, and ginger in a blender with water. Blend on high speed until smooth.
4. 4 Stir together rinsed drained cabbage, garlic-ginger mixture, minced green onions, persimmon, cucumber, radish, and cayenne pepper, and mix well.
5. 5 Transfer mixture into airtight containers and refrigerate for 3 days before serving.

By henry

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• spaghetti
• water
• white vinegar
• soy sauce
• white sugar
• sambal oelek
• salt
• kimchi
• peanut
• egg
• ham

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine ice water, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sambal oelek in a bowl. Refrigerate sauce to chill until spaghetti is cooked.
3. 3 Rinse cooked spaghetti in cold water until totally cooled off; drain well.
4. 4 Divide sauce between 2 chilled servings bowls. Add equal amounts of spaghetti, cucumber, kimchi, peanuts, egg, and ham to each bowl. Serve immediately.

By Tussah

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• gochujang
• spinach
• soy sauce
• olive oil
• carrot
• garlic
• red pepper flakes
• beef top round steak
• egg
• white rice
• sesame oil
• sesame seed
• gochujang

Instructions

1. 1 Stir cucumber pieces and gochujang paste together in a bowl; set aside.
2. 2 Bring about 2 cups water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet and stir in spinach; cook until bright green and wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3 Drain spinach and squeeze out as much moisture as possible; set spinach aside in a bowl and stir in soy sauce.
4. 4 Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet; cook and stir carrots until softened, about 3 minutes.
5. 5 Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cucumber mixture; sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Set carrot mixture aside in a bowl.
6. 6 Brown beef in a clean nonstick skillet over medium heat, about 5 minutes per side; set aside.
7. 7 Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in another nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Fry eggs just on one side until yolks are runny, but whites are firm, 2 to 4 minutes.
8. 8 Divide cooked rice into 4 large serving bowls; top with spinach mixture, a few pieces of beef, and cucumber mixture. Place 1 egg atop each serving. Drizzle each bowl with 1 teaspoon sesame oil, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and a small amount of gochujang paste if desired.

By mykoreaneats

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• napa cabbage
• radish
• salt
• onion
• garlic
• ginger
• rice vinegar
• water
• persimmon
• green onion
• red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1 Place cabbage and radish into a large colander. Sprinkle liberally with salt, mix to combine, and let sit for 1 hour. Sprinkle with additional salt, mix again, and let sit for 1 more hour. Rinse cabbage and let drain.
2. 2 Combine onion, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a blender. Add water and blend on high power until well combined.
3. 3 Transfer drained cabbage to a large bowl. Add blended onion mixture, persimmon, cucumber, green onions, and red pepper flakes; mix until well combined.
4. 4 Transfer kimchi to sterilized airtight containers and refrigerate for three days before serving.

By henry

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• short-grain white rice
• water
• cider vinegar
• chard leaf
• egg
• soy sauce
• water
• onion
• vegetable oil
• beef tenderloin
• tuna
• carrot
• nori

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups water and cider vinegar to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until rice grains are sticky and soft.
2. 2 In a medium saucepan, place chard in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender. Cut into thin strips.
3. 3 Whisk the eggs with soy sauce and 3 tablespoons water. Pour into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat and cut into strips.
4. 4 Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Slowly cook and stir the onion until tender. Mix in the beef and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
5. 5 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the nori sheets on a medium baking sheet, and heat in the preheated oven 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly crisp.
6. 6 Place the nori sheets, one at a time , on a bamboo rolling mat. Line the nori sheets evenly with approximately 3/4 inch (2 cm) depth of rice, taking care not to let the rice cover the edges of the nori. Beginning at one end of the nori sheet, top the rice with a stick of carrot, a line of tuna, chard, egg, a cucumber slice, and a line of beef. Repeat until the food reaches approximately the middle of the nori sheet. Roll the sheets carefully and tightly. Seal with a grain or two of the sticky rice. Slice each roll into approximately 4 pieces and serve.

By sassyangelkiwi Donna-Maree Aus

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• butter
• sesame oil
• green onion
• garlic
• shrimp
• gochujang
• soy sauce
• honey
• carrot
• sesame seed
• butterhead lettuce
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Heat butter and sesame oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Stir in white parts of green onion and garlic; cook until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook, stirring, until shrimp are opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, and honey; toss to coat.
2. 2 Stir cucumber, carrot, green parts of green onion, and sesame seeds together in a small bowl.
3. 3 Top lettuce leaves with shrimp mixture and cucumber mixture. Serve with lemon wedges.

By Juliana Hale

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• salt
• green onion
• garlic
• rice vinegar
• sesame oil
• honey
• lemon juice
• rice wine
• sesame seed
• red pepper powder
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place sliced cucumbers in a large bowl and sprinkle evenly with salt; allow liquid to drain from cucumbers for about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Spoon cucumbers onto sheets of paper towels; wrap paper towels around cucumbers and wring out as much liquid as possible.
3. 3 Place green onion and garlic in a salad bowl; add rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lemon juice, rice wine, toasted sesame seeds, Korean red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper. Add cucumbers and toss to coat.
4. 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.

By Oriana

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• ground beef
• sesame oil
• brown sugar
• soy sauce
• water
• asian pear
• garlic
• ginger
• red pepper flake
• black pepper
• brown rice
• romaine lettuce
• red bell pepper
• sesame seed

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Mix in sesame oil.
2. 2 Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, water, Asian pear, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until combined but still slightly chunky. Pour mixture into the skillet with the beef and cook over medium heat until most of the liquid evaporates, 7 to 9 minutes.
3. 3 Place 1/4 the cooked brown rice in the bottom of an individual serving bowl. Top with a portion of beef mixture, lettuce, cucumber, red bell pepper, and sesame seeds. Repeat with remaining rice, beef, and toppings.

By Diana71

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• chili bean paste
• sesame oil
• nori
• egg
• bean sprout
• sesame oil
• carrot
• spinach
• shiitake mushroom
• water
• glutinous rice
• pepper
• salt
• rib-eye steak
• sesame seed
• green onion
• garlic
• brown sugar
• white sugar
• soy sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Combine soy sauce, sugars, garlic, green onions, and sesame seeds in a large bowl; add sliced beef strips to marinade and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2. 2 Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place 6 Korean stone bowls in the oven.
4. 4 Combine shiitake mushrooms and 1/2 cup hot water in a small bowl; soak until pliable, about 10 minutes. Trim off and discard stems. Thinly slice caps and set aside.
5. 5 Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add spinach to water just long enough to wilt leaves, then drain and pat dry. Set aside.
6. 6 Combine cucumber and carrots in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
7. 7 Preheat a wok over medium-high heat.
8. 8 Cook and stir carrots and cucumbers in a small amount of sesame oil in the wok until softened. Remove from the wok and set aside. Add a small amount of sesame oil to the wok; cook and stir spinach in sesame oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove spinach from the wok and set aside. Add meat strips and marinade to the wok; cook, stirring frequently, until liquid reduces in volume, about 4 to 5 minutes.
9. 9 Transfer the stone bowls from the oven to a suitable heat-resistant surface. Brush each bowl with sesame oil to coat. Divide rice into the bowls and gently pack to the bottom (the rice should sizzle as you arrange). Arrange cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, and beef mixture over each portion of rice.
10. 10 Add one fried egg to each bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and top with nori. Serve Kochujang sauce as a condiment.

By ieetcows

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• gochujang
• cilantro
• green onion
• avocado
• white corn tortilla
• sesame seed
• canola oil
• green onion
• salt
• sesame oil
• gochugaru
• garlic
• sugar
• rice vinegar
• black pepper
• sesame oil
• brown sugar
• soy sauce
• sake
• ginger root
• garlic
• asian pear
• yellow onion
• rib-eye steak

Instructions

1. 1 Trim excess fat from beef and slice very thinly across the grain. Transfer beef to a container.
2. 2 Place onion, pear, garlic, ginger, and sake in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Pulse until marinade is well mixed.
3. 3 Pour marinade over beef. Gently massage beef for a minute or two. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
4. 4 Mix vinegar, sugar, garlic, gochugaru, sesame oil, and salt together in a large bowl. Add cucumbers and green onions and mix gently by hand. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. 5 Remove beef from refrigerator about 20 minutes before cooking.
6. 6 Heat canola oil in a cast iron pan over high heat. Cook beef in batches, one layer at a time, stirring until nicely browned, about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding beef, or it will end up steaming instead of browning. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
7. 7 Heat tortillas in another skillet, about 1 minute. Transfer to a serving platter and cover to keep warm. Serve beef bulgogi with the tortillas, cucumber salad, and avocado, green onions, and cilantro as garnishes. Drizzle gochujang over tacos, mixing it with a little water if too thick.

By Joon Ma

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• lime juice
• white sugar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the cucumber, lime juice, sugar, and water in a food processor; puree.

By Kelly Baker-Hefley

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• watermelon
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Run watermelon and cucumber pieces through a juicer following the manufacturer's instructions, and place the juice into a pitcher. Stir in lime juice, and serve.

By Alyse Ellienne

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• apple
• raspberry vinaigrette

Instructions

1. 1 Mix diced apple and cucumber slices together in a small bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over the apple mixture and toss to coat.

By EllyBelle

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• soft tofu
• orange zest

Instructions

1. 1 Puree tofu, cucumber, and orange zest in a food processor until smooth.

By stronglive1

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• onion
• salt
• white sugar
• white vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumbers, onion, and salt in a bowl filled with water. Refrigerate until vegetables are softened, about 2 hours; drain.
2. 2 Combine sugar and vinegar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Pour liquid over cucumber mixture. Freeze until frozen, 1 to 2 hours.

By Danielle Kroll

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Place the cucumber slices into a large bowl. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in mayonnaise until coated. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving.

By SECRETV2

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• carrot
• cream cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Reserve 2 Tbsp. carrots. Mix remaining carrots with cream cheese; spoon into cucumber shells. Top with reserved carrots.
2. 2 Cut each cucumber half into 5 pieces to serve.

By Philadelphia

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• sour cream
• greek yogurt
• garlic
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Peel cucumbers, then grate into a colander. Squeeze out excess water.
2. 2 Mix together sour cream, yogurt, garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl. Stir in cucumbers. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before serving.

By JessNeo

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• onion
• salad dressing
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion in a bowl. Add Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese and toss until coated. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

By Beth

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• chicken broth
• tomato
• lime juice
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place 2 cucumbers in a blender; pour in chicken stock. Blend cucumber mixture until smooth and pureed; pour cucumber puree into a large bowl.
2. 2 Chop the remaining 2 cucumbers. Stir chopped cucumbers, tomato, lime juice, and cayenne pepper into pureed cucumber until well mixed. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

By JRELERJR

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• basil
• sugar
• vodka
• ice

Instructions

1. 1 In a Collins glass, muddle cucumber, basil, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add vodka and crushed ice. Stir until well chilled. Garnish with an additional cucumber slice and basil leaf.

By Juliana Hale

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• water
• jalapeno pepper
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, and mint in a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• pineapple
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Process pineapple, cucumbers, and lemon through a juicer. Chill in the refrigerator or serve over ice.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• water
• green apple
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Pour water into a glass and place beneath the spigot of a juicer.
2. 2 Process cucumber, waiting about 20 seconds between halves.
3. 3 Process apples, waiting about 20 seconds between quarters.
4. 4 Juice lemon halves.
5. 5 Stir juice vigorously to blend.

By MVezza

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• jicama
• lemon
• cherry tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Peel cucumber lengthwise in alternating strips so thin green strips of peel remain. Cut cucumber into thin slices.
2. 2 Stir cucumber, jicama, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a bowl until combined. Gently fold in tomatoes.

By jerecar