Korean-Style Meat and Cucumber Salad
Fast, hearty, spicy, and delicious with an Asian touch! Korean-style meat and cucumber salad is ideal for any drinks or meals. Spice level can be adjusted to taste.
Updated : 23 September, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
400 grams
Beef
1
Cucumber
1
Bell pepper
1
Onion
2
Garlic
1 teaspoon
Red pepper, ground
0.5 teaspoon
Sugar
4 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon
Salt
5 tablespoon
Soy sauce
2 tablespoon
Vinegar
to taste
Ground coriander
1 tablespoon
Sesame
to taste
Greens
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Use bell peppers of different colors for a bright, appealing dish. Rinse cucumber, bell pepper, and peeled garlic in clean water.
Step 2
Cut cucumbers into thin strips about 2 inches (5 cm) long. Place in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and leave for 10-15 minutes.
Step 3
Slice beef into thin, long pieces. Slightly freeze it first for easier slicing.
Step 4
Slice onion into thin half-rings and finely chop garlic. Optionally, use a garlic press.
Step 5
Cut bell pepper into thin strips.
Step 6
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. On high heat, fry beef until cooked, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 7
Fry meat in batches to ensure it sears rather than stews. Stir continuously to avoid burning.
Step 8
Add onion and soy sauce to the skillet with beef. Fry while stirring for ~2 minutes.
Step 9
Gently squeeze liquid from cucumbers. Place strips in a deep bowl, add coriander, sugar, chili (adjust spice to taste), and garlic.
Step 10
Add beef with onions to the cucumbers.
Step 11
Add bell pepper and vinegar.
Step 12
Mix well and taste. Adjust salt, sugar, or vinegar if necessary. The dish should be sweet, sour, and spicy.
Step 13
Let rest 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh herbs. Serve!