Ingredients
– 4 medium cucumbers
– 2 tablespoons sea salt
– 4 green onions, chopped
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
– 2 tablespoons Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian option)
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
Creating Cucumber Kimchi is a straightforward process if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers and cut them into quarters lengthwise. Then slice them into bite-sized pieces.
2. Salt the Cucumbers: Place the cucumber pieces in a bowl and sprinkle them with sea salt. Toss well to coat and let them sit for about 30 minutes. This will draw out excess water.
3. Rinse and Drain: After 30 minutes, rinse the salted cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain well and set aside.
4. Make the Kimchi Paste: In a separate bowl, combine minced garlic, grated ginger, Korean red pepper flakes, sugar, fish sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Mix well to form a paste.
5. Combine: Add the drained cucumbers and chopped green onions to the kimchi paste. Toss everything together until the cucumbers are well coated.
6. Pack into a Jar: Transfer the mixture into a clean jar, pressing down to eliminate air pockets. Leave some space at the top for fermentation gases.
7. Ferment: Seal the jar and let it sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours. For a stronger flavor, you can refrigerate it overnight.
8. Store: Once fermented to your liking, store the Cucumber Kimchi in the refrigerator. It can last for up to a week.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible Cucumber Kimchi effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Fat: 2g
- Protein: 1g