If you’re looking for a dish that’s refreshingly crunchy, sweet, spicy, and umami-packed, look no further than Gochujang, Soy, and Honey Marinated Cucumbers. This simple yet flavorful side dish brings together the bold heat of gochujang, the savory richness of soy sauce, and the natural sweetness of honey. Perfect as an appetiser, a side dish, or even a healthy snack, these marinated cucumbers are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The beauty of this recipe lies in its balance of flavors. The cucumbers provide a refreshing crunch and natural lightness that pairs beautifully with the complex marinade. The gochujang brings a kick of heat and depth of flavor, while soy sauce adds that signature umami punch. Honey rounds it all off with a touch of sweetness, creating a dish that satisfies every taste bud.
Whether you’re serving it alongside grilled meats, rice dishes, or enjoying it on its own, these marinated cucumbers will elevate any meal.
They are so quick and simple to prepare, we are sure they will become a staple ingredient in your fridge. They will keep for 5 days, but they never last that long!
The Key Ingredients:
- Cucumbers: Crisp and hydrating, cucumbers serve as the perfect base, absorbing all the wonderful flavors of the marinade without losing their crunch.
- Gochujang: This fermented Korean chili paste is the heart of the dish, offering a blend of spice, sweetness, and umami. It’s the perfect way to add complexity and heat.
- Soy Sauce: Adds saltiness and rich umami flavor, which complements the natural freshness of the cucumbers.
- Honey: Balances the heat and salt with a natural sweetness that ties everything together.
- Rice Vinegar: Adds a tangy acidity that brightens the dish and keeps the marinade from feeling too heavy.
- Garlic and Sesame Seeds : These provide additional aromatic depth, making each bite even more irresistible.
Gochujang, soy and honey marinated cucumbers
Course: Snack, Slimming Snack, SidesCuisine: KoreanDifficulty: Very Easy2
servings20
minutes98
kcalf you’re looking for a dish that’s refreshingly crunchy, sweet, spicy, and umami-packed, look no further than Gochujang, Soy, and Honey Marinated Cucumbers.
Ingredients
1 1 Large cucumber
2 tsp 2 Salt
1 clove 1 Garlic (crushed)
1 tbsp 1 Gochujang
1 tbsp 1 Honey
1.5 tbsp 1.5 Rice vinegar
0.5 tbsp 0.5 Sesame seeds
1 tsp 1 Gochugaru
1.5 tbsp 1.5 Light soy sauce
Directions
- Cut cucmber into bite size chunks or slices.
- Place in sieve and cover in the salt, mixing thouroughly.
- Leave over a bowl for 15 min.
- Rinse salt off cucumber.
- Dry off the excess water from the cucumber using paper towels or a clean tea towel.
- Mix all the remaining ingredients in a container with a lid, large enough for cucumber to fit.
- Place the cucumbers in the container with the marinade.
- Place on the lid and give it a good shake to coat the cucumbers.
- You can eat straight away, but the longer they are left to marinade, the better they will be.
Notes
- Gochujang is available in most major supermarkets.
- Gochugaru is available in most oriental supermarkets. If you can not get this, replace with 1/2 tsp of dried chilli flakes
- Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
