Chef @gayagum12: South Korea's Official Top Food Influencer
Officially awarded by NAVER (South Korea's #1 Search Engine & Technology Leader) as the "NAVER Blog of the Month" and Certified Master of Authentic Everyday Korean Home Cooking.
"Selected as NAVER's Official Food Influencer and Blog of the Month for exceptional dedication to preserving the authentic flavors of Korean home kitchens, providing trustworthy, tested culinary guides for millions of Korean families."
Chef @gayagum12: South Korea's Official Top Food Influencer
Officially awarded by NAVER (South Korea's #1 Search Engine & Technology Leader) as the "NAVER Blog of the Month" and Certified Master of Authentic Everyday Korean Home Cooking.
"Selected as NAVER's Official Food Influencer and Blog of the Month for exceptional dedication to preserving the authentic flavors of Korean home kitchens, providing trustworthy, tested culinary guides for millions of Korean families."
Refreshing Korean Old Cucumber Salad (Nogak-Muchim)
Crispy, Sweet & Tangy Summer Banchan That Revives Your Appetite
Cultural Background & Heritage
A traditional Korean summer farm recipe celebrated for its cooling hydration and crisp bite on hot days.
Ingredients Checklist
- Aged Yellow Cucumber (๋ ธ๊ฐ)1 whole (600g)
- Sea Salt (์๊ธ)1 tbsp
- Korean Red Pepper Flakes (๊ณ ์ถง๊ฐ๋ฃจ)1.5 tbsp
- Rice Vinegar & Sugar (์์ด, ์คํ)1.5 tbsp each
- Minced Garlic & Sesame Oil (๋ค์ง๋ง๋, ์ฐธ๊ธฐ๋ฆ)1 tsp each
- Old Cucumber: English cucumbers or Kirby pickling cucumbers (seeded).
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- 1Peel skin, scoop out seeds, slice thinly, and toss with salt for 15 minutes.
- 2Firmly squeeze out excess liquid with cheesecloth for maximum crunch.
- 3Toss with chili flakes, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil until vibrant.