Korean Spicy Cucumber Kimchi

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Slice your Persian cucumbers down the middle, then chop them to create pieces roughly 1/2 inch thick.
  2. 2Add the chopped cucumbers into a bowl with salt.
  3. 3Set aside for 15 minutes to let the liquid drain from the cucumber.
  4. 4Drain the liquid from the bowl.
  5. 5Rinse the cucumbers with drinking water to remove the salt.
  6. 6Pat the cucumber dry with a paper towel.
  7. 7In a bowl, add rice vinegar.
  8. 8Add minced garlic.
  9. 9Add sesame oil.
  10. 10Add gochugaru.
  11. 11Add soy sauce.
  12. 12Add brown sugar.
  13. 13Add sesame seeds.
  14. 14Mix all ingredients together.
  15. 15Add the prepared sauce to the cucumbers.
  16. 16Mix the cucumbers and sauce thoroughly.
  17. 17Serve and enjoy.
  18. 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