Seasoned Cucumber Recipe: Do Not Wash! Golden Ratio Dressing to Marinate for 10 Minutes and Eat Right Away

When there are no side dishes in the refrigerator and you have no appetite, try taking out just two cucumbers.

How to make seasoned cucumbers It's really simple, but there's just one key point!

Never wash pickled cucumbers!

At first, I was worried, thinking, "Won't it get too salty if I don't wash it?" but once I actually tried it, I realized that was the key point.

Why is removing moisture important for seasoned cucumbers?

Cucumber salad I'm sure you've all had the experience of making something only to have it water build up the next day and lose its flavor, right?

I used to do that all the time, too, lol.

But this time From a Korean restaurant I tried doing it that way and it made a complete difference!

✔️ Marinate lightly for just 10 minutes = Save time + Maintain crispness ✔️ Squeeze out only the moisture = The seasoning does not separate

✔️ Do not wash = Sweetness preserved + Perfect seasoning

Actually, I heard in food and nutrition that "rinsing vegetables causes water-soluble nutrients to leach out"!

1. Preparing cucumbers and quick pickling for 10 minutes

Why do you add water when pickling cucumbers?

I used to just sprinkle salt back then, you know?

But some cucumbers were salty and others were bland, so I was completely disappointed.

Great Tips for Pickling Cucumbers (Golden Recipe)

✔️ Add 2 tablespoons of water The salt dissolves quickly and is evenly marinated.

✔️ Marinate for only 10 minutes = Maintain crispness + Save time

✔️ Never wash after pickling = The seasoning adheres well

So it was perfect for the busy evening!

💡 It's better if you do it this way! The ends of the cucumber taste bitter, so cut them off boldly. Even cutting off just about 1cm will significantly reduce the bitterness!

2. Remove moisture from the seasoned cucumbers; do not wash them!

Why don't you wash the pickled cucumbers?

This is the most important point in making seasoned cucumbers!

I did a test and compared washed cucumbers vs. unwashed cucumbers.

✔️ Washed cucumbers = The seasoning doesn't adhere well and the taste is bland

✔️ Unwashed cucumbers = Seasoning clings well and the saltiness is just right

It wasn't salty at all!

Actually, it was much tastier because the sweetness of the cucumber was still alive 💕

Method to remove moisture

Squeeze the pickled cucumbers tightly with your hands after 10 minutes.

Remove only moisture (do not wash under any circumstances!)

Mix the seasoning right away

Great tipPlease squeeze hard when using your hands! The more moisture is removed, the better the seasoning will penetrate.

3. The ratio for the cucumber salad dressing—this is the golden recipe!

How do you make the dressing for seasoned cucumbers?

Cucumber Salad Seasoning Ratio

Gochujang 1 : Red pepper powder 3 : Minced garlic 1

Plum extract 1 : Allulose 2 : Brewed vinegar 2

Sugar 1 : Tuna sauce 1 teaspoon

This ratio is really important! I used this ratio too, and my husband even asked, "Where did you buy the side dishes?" haha.

✔️ 1 part gochujang + 3 parts red pepper powder = Deep red + Spicy ✔️ Plum extract 1 + Vinegar 2 Sweet and Sour Golden Ratio

✔️ 1 teaspoon of tuna extract Explosion of Umami

💡 It's better if you do it this way! The seasoning is on the richer side, so if you think it's too salty, add one more cucumber! There is plenty of seasoning, so it's enough.

4. Mixing in the seasoning

Add the cucumbers to the prepared seasoning and mix well!

✨ Great tips

Eat right awayIt tastes the best because it doesn't get watery.

Add cucumberIf you think it's too salty, add one more cucumber!

Keep refrigeratedStore in an airtight container and consume within 1 day.

I mixed it all up and took a bite right away... Wow... the rich seasoning was really stuck to the cucumber like glue.

At first, I was worried it might be too salty since it wasn't washed, but when I actually tasted it, the seasoning was just right, so I was relieved.

As expected, seasoned cucumbers taste best when freshly made and eaten immediately before the liquid comes out.

🚨 Failure Prevention & Pro Tips Summary

❄️ Cold Noodle Recipe Table (Ingredient & Seasoning Substitution Table)

Allulose → Replace with oligosaccharide or corn syrup (adds gloss)

Onion → Can be substituted with the white part of a leek or chives.

When using sea salt instead of fine salt, please reduce the amount slightly by half.

Don't worry when you don't have any side dishes; just invest 5 minutes. You'll fall in love with the rich seasoning. You will find yourself reaching for it again and again!

You're going to give it a try tonight, right? 🙂

Tomorrow, I'll bring you a recipe for braised tofu that will make you faint when eaten with this cucumber salad!

If you happen to have your own secret recipe for seasoned cucumbers, please share it in the comments!