Korean Spicy Cucumber Kimchi
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Slice your Persian cucumbers down the middle, then chop them to create pieces roughly 1/2 inch thick.
- 2Add the chopped cucumbers into a bowl with salt.
- 3Set aside for 15 minutes to let the liquid drain from the cucumber.
- 4Drain the liquid from the bowl.
- 5Rinse the cucumbers with drinking water to remove the salt.
- 6Pat the cucumber dry with a paper towel.
- 7In a bowl, add rice vinegar.
- 8Add minced garlic.
- 9Add sesame oil.
- 10Add gochugaru.
- 11Add soy sauce.
- 12Add brown sugar.
- 13Add sesame seeds.
- 14Mix all ingredients together.
- 15Add the prepared sauce to the cucumbers.
- 16Mix the cucumbers and sauce thoroughly.
- 17Serve and enjoy.
- 18Store the spicy cucumber kimchi in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 7 persian cucumbers
- 0.5 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1.5 tbsp gochugaru
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Equipment
knifecutting boardbowlspoonpaper towelairtight container
Tips
- Store in an airtight container to enjoy for the rest of the week.
- When you have vegetables that actually taste good, you're going to want to eat it.
- This side dish is the perfect way to add tons of flavor, crunch, and nutrients to your meal without the calories.
- It's not only nutritious and low-calorie, but making it at home is actually really easy.
- Slightly sweet, spicy, and just delicious
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