Spicy Cucumber Salad

• 1 English cucumber
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, chopped
• 1 -1 12 tablespoon korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 12 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons plum extract (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• couple of pinches salt
• 1 dash pepper, to taste

1. Slice the cucumber thinly, about 1/8" thick.
2. Place them in a mixing bowl and add the rest of the ingredients, and mix well with hands until the cucumber slices gets incorporated with the dressing, about 30 seconds.
3. Taste one piece of cucumber to see if it is sell seasoned.
4. You might need to add more salt.
5. Adjust seasoning for your liking.
6. You can chill this salad in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
7. If you let it sit too long the moisture in the cucumber will be extracted and the salad becomes too watery.
8. Note: This salad will compliment nicely to Korean grilled meat such as Galbi, Bulgogi, or any Chicken dishes.

cucumber, shallot, garlic, korean chili flakes, white vinegar, sugar, plum, sesame seeds, couple, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-cucumber-salad-430861 (may not work)