Gyu Kaku Spicy Addicting Cucumber Recipe
Do you love Gyu Kaku? This Gyu Kaku Spicy Addicting Cucumber Recipe is perfect. It is fresh and very crunchy. You can make it at home now. Learn how to make Gyu Kaku Spicy Addicting Cucumber Recipe today.
Ingredients
- 3 Japanese Cucumbers
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Chili Oil with flakes
- 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp White Sesame Seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Cucumbers
- First, wash the cucumbers under cold water. Pat them very dry with a clean towel. Trim off both ends of each cucumber.
Smash the Cucumbers
- Place a cucumber on your cutting board. Use a rolling pin to hit it gently. The cucumber should crack but stay together. This creates more surface for the sauce.
Cut into Pieces
- Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Aim for pieces about one inch long. Put all the pieces into your mixing bowl.
Make the Spicy Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix the sesame oil. Add the chili oil and the minced garlic. Stir in the sugar, salt, and vinegar. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Toss and Coat
- Pour the spicy sauce over the cucumbers. Use your spoon to toss them very well. Make sure every piece is covered in red oil.
Add the Garnish
- Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top. Toss one more time to distribute the seeds.
Chill and Serve
- Place the bowl in the fridge for ten minutes. This makes the cucumbers extra cold and crisp. Serve it fresh to your hungry guests.
Notes
➡️ Use Persian cucumbers if Japanese ones are missing.
➡️ Always dry your cucumbers before adding the oil.
➡️ Do not smash the cucumbers too hard or flat.
➡️ Use fresh garlic instead of the jarred kind.
➡️ Let the dish sit to improve the flavor.
➡️ Add extra chili oil for a bigger heat kick.
➡️ Serve the cucumbers immediately for the best crunch.
➡️ Toast your sesame seeds for a better nutty smell.
➡️ Keep the cucumbers cold until you are ready.
➡️ Slice the garlic very thin if skipping the press.