
Appetizers
Korean-Style Fried Cucumbers with Wasabi
10 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.
Description
Making Korean-style fried cucumbers is literally a "quick job" — just look at the step-by-step recipe. I recommend preparing
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.
- 2
Step 2

Cut the cucumbers into thin strips and sprinkle with starch.
- 3
Step 3

Mince the garlic.
- 4
Step 4

Heat the skillet, pour in a tablespoon of vegetable oil, add the cucumbers and garlic, and sauté for 3–4 minutes.
- 5
Step 5

Add red hot pepper.
- 6
Step 6

Add wasabi, soy sauce, and sesame, and mix. To my taste, it lacked enough acidity, so I lightly sprinkled it with table vinegar. The ingredient is optional, but it made the dish much more interesting in flavor.
- 7
Step 7

The appetizer is ready to serve.