Accordion Korean Cucumber Salad

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the ends off each Persian cucumber.

2. 2

   Place one cucumber at a time between two chopsticks or wooden skewers to act as a guide and prevent cutting all the way through.

3. 3

   On the first side, make thin diagonal slices along the entire length of the cucumber.

4. 4

   Flip the cucumber over completely and make thin straight slices along the entire length. The cucumber should now have an accordion or caterpillar-like stretch.

5. 5

   Generously salt and massage the cucumbers to help release excess moisture. Set them aside for about 10 minutes.

   Start 10-minute timer
6. 6

   While the cucumbers sit, chop the green onion and mince the garlic.

7. 7

   After 10 minutes, rinse the cucumbers thoroughly with water to remove excess salt and strain them well.

   Start 10-minute timer
8. 8

   In a bowl with the cucumbers, add the green onion, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, sugar, and Korean chili flakes.

9. 9

   Mix gently to ensure the dressing gets into all the crevices of the cucumbers.

10. 10

    Serve immediately or let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to marry.