Korean-Style Cucumber Salad for Winter (Canned)
A quick and aromatic preservation recipe! This simple method for making a spicy Korean-style cucumber and carrot salad for winter will pleasantly surprise you with its bright flavor and is sure to become a favorite.
Updated : 30 October, 2025
Easy
About 1 hour.
Ingredients
2 kilograms
Cucumber
0.5 kilograms
Carrot
60 grams
Garlic
125 grams
Sugar
1 tablespoon
Salt
125 milliliters
Vegetable oil
125 milliliters
Vinegar 5%
15 grams
Dry spices
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients and spices for this flavorful winter dish.
Step 2
Take a medium bowl and a garlic press. Press 1 head of garlic and place it into the bowl.
Step 3
Add 1 tablespoon of coarse non-iodized salt, ½ cup (125 g) of sugar, ½ cup (125 ml) of 9% table vinegar, and mix everything thoroughly.
Step 4
Add 15 g (about 1 tablespoon) of Korean-style carrot seasoning mix and stir again.
Step 5
Pour in ½ cup (125 ml) of vegetable oil, mix well - your garlic dressing is ready.
Step 6
Using a coarse grater, shred about 4½ pounds (2 kg) of cucumbers into thin strips and transfer them to a large enamel basin.
Step 7
Grate 1 pound (500 g) of carrots on a fine grater into thin strips and add to the cucumbers.
Step 8
Pour the prepared garlic dressing over the vegetables in the basin.
Step 9
Mix everything thoroughly with your hands and let the salad rest for 30-40 minutes, allowing the cucumbers to release their juice.
Step 10
After resting, transfer the salad into three sterilized 1-liter (34 oz) jars and pour the released vegetable juice over the top.
Step 11
Place the jar lids into a deep bowl and pour boiling water over them to sterilize.
Step 12
Fill a large pot with water, line the bottom with a kitchen towel, and place the jars (covered with lids) inside. Heat until the water reaches the shoulders of the jars.
Step 13
Bring to a boil and sterilize on low heat for 15 minutes. Then seal the jars tightly with lids, flip them upside down to check for leaks, and cover with a warm blanket until completely cool.
Step 14
Homemade, simple, and delicious - prepare together and enjoy the taste of your own Korean-style cucumber salad all winter long! Bon appétit!