Cold Cucumber Soup (Oi-naengguk: 오이냉국)
A refreshing Korean cold cucumber soup, perfect for hot summer days.
Sign up to personalise this recipe
- •12 ounce English cucumberSeedless preferred, cut into thin matchsticks
- •1 Garlic cloveMinced
- •1 Green onionMinced
- •Red chili pepper(optional)Optional, use a small amount for spice
- •1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- •1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- •2 teaspoons Sugar
- •4 teaspoons White vinegar
- •1 tablespoon Sesame seedsToasted and ground
- •Cherry tomatoes(optional)For garnish
- •1 cup Cold water
- •7 to 8 Ice cubesCrushed
- 1
Wash and thinly slice the cucumber into matchsticks.
2 min
- 2
Mince the garlic and green onion, and add to a mixing bowl.
1 min
- 3
Optionally, mince a small amount of red chili pepper and add to the bowl.
1 min
- 4
Add salt, soy sauce, sugar, and white vinegar to the bowl.
1 min
- 5
Mix well until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
1 min
- 6
Grind the toasted sesame seeds and set aside for garnish.
1 min
- 7
Add cold water and crushed ice to the bowl and mix slightly.
1 min
- 8
Garnish with ground sesame seeds and cherry tomatoes before serving.
1 min
Share your preferences
Tell us what you like and we'll match you with recipes you'll actually want to cook.
Takes about 2 minutes — no account needed
What do you think of these?
Don't overthink it — you can always change this later.
Pizza
Any style of pizza