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Soup · Korean

Oi Naengguk (Chilled Cucumber and Sesame Soup)

15 min Serves 4 ~£2.80 (£0.70/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freeVeganVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 2 cucumber, julienned
  • 1 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp gochugaru (korean chilli flakes)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Method

  1. 1

    Put the julienned cucumber in a bowl with the crushed garlic, rice vinegar, gochugaru, sugar and sesame oil and toss well.

  2. 2

    Add 600ml cold water and stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Scatter with toasted sesame seeds just before serving cold.

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