Cold cucumber soup side dish

Cold cucumber soup side dish

Oi-naengguk 오이 냉국

Are you looking for something refreshing, light, healthy, and cold cold cold? Yes, how about a cold cucumber side dish? In Korean it’s called oi-naengguk and it’s perfect for summer! The thin cucumber matchsticks soaked in icy cold, sweet, sour, salty, and garlicky brine will please your appetite. The cold temperature is a nice surprise and the crispy but soft texture of the cucumber is wonderful.

A great thing about this side dish is that you can make it in 5 minutes, and you don’t need to cook anything at all. Just cut the ingredients and mix.

 

 

1. Cut the cucumber into 3 inch long thin matchsticks and put them into a chilled mixing bowl.

     2. Add garlic, green onion, and red chili pepper (if used).

     3. Add the salt, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar. Mix well, gently with a spoon until the salt

         and sugar are well dissolved.

 

      4. Add the water,  ice cubes, and the sliced tomato (if you use), and gently mix with a spoon.