Ingredients

3 medium seedless cucumbers

2 tablespoons coarse salt (do not use fine table salt)

1 tablespoon sugar

3 tablespoons white rice vinegar

3 tablespoons Korean chili pepper paste (gochujang)

1 tablespoon very-finely minced garlic

2 tablespoons coarse Korean chili powder (gokchu garu)

1/2 tablespoon very-finely minced fresh ginger

4 scallions, sliced in 2-inch (5cm) batons, including the green part

Preparation

In a large jar, thoroughly mix together the salt, vinegar, sugar, and Korean red pepper powder. Add the cucumber and onion slices, then mix. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving. Squeeze lemon on each serving