Cucumber Kimchi

Directions

  1. 1Place the mini cucumbers in a bowl.
  2. 2Cut off the ends of the cucumbers and slice them lengthwise.
  3. 3Pour water over the cut cucumbers.
  4. 4Slice the carrot and scallions.
  5. 5Blend the onion, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
  6. 6Pour the blended mixture into a bowl.
  7. 7Add sugar, gochugaru, sesame oil, and fish sauce to the bowl and mix well.
  8. 8Add the sliced carrot and scallions to the mixture.
  9. 9Mix well to combine.
  10. 10Stuff each cucumber with the mixture.
  11. 11Place the stuffed cucumbers into a glass container.
  12. 12Pour any remaining sauce over the cucumbers.
  13. 13Cover the container with a lid.

Ingredients

  • 2 packs mini cucumbers
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 stalk scallion
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 garlic
  • 1 thumb-sized piece ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons gochugaru (fine chili powder)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce

Equipment

glass bowlknifecutting boardblenderglass jar

Tips

  • Ferment for a minimum of 24 hours, and adjust the fermentation time to your taste preference for acidity.