# Oi muchim (from Maangchi)

Video: [Spicy cucumber side dish (Oi-muchim: 오이무침)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$0.97 per serving, ~$2.91 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$19.03* per serving (95%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 English cucumber
- 1/4 cup onion
- 1 green onion
- a few cloves garlic _(amount estimated)_
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp Korean hot pepper flakes
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sugar

## Steps

1. [0:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=36s) Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise.
2. [1:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=65s) Slice the cucumber diagonally.
3. [1:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=75s) Transfer the sliced cucumbers into a bowl.
4. [1:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=78s) Slice a quarter cup of onion and add it to the bowl.
5. [1:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=86s) Chop one green onion and add it to the bowl.
6. [1:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=92s) Mince garlic cloves.
7. [2:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=123s) Add the minced garlic into the bowl.
8. [2:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=131s) Add soy sauce.
9. [2:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=135s) Add Korean hot pepper flakes.
10. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=139s) Add sesame oil.
11. [2:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=141s) Add sesame seeds.
12. [2:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=146s) Add sugar.
13. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=150s) Mix everything together well until the sugar dissolves.
14. [3:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-F0L_hrY&t=195s) Transfer the seasoned cucumber salad to a serving plate.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- mixing bowl
- spoon

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin
- exact garlic amount in cloves

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