Ingredients

1 cucumber, about 8 oz. (226 g)
3/4 teaspoon salt , or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Korean chili powder, or regular chili powder
1 teaspoon chili oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
sesame seeds , for garnishing

Directions

Rinse the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into pieces. If your cucumber is large, slice it into half-moons for easier eating.

Add the salt, stir gently to combine, and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Drain the salt water after chilling.

Add the garlic, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, chili oil, and sesame oil together, stir to mix well. Make sure that the sugar is completely dissolved. Toss well.

Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.