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Cucumber Kimchi

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Cucumber Kimchi
Recipe? Here's How To Make It At Home

30 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
11
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
Trying to find a quick kimchi recipe? If you're looking for a fast and easy way to enjoy the tangy, crunchy, and irresistible flavours of traditional Korean kimchi, this cucumber version is perfect. Crisp cucumber, which takes flavours well and is immediately refreshing, is the star of this spin on classic baechu kimchi. This kimchi recipe is loaded with flavour, garlic, ginger, chilli, and a hint of vinegar, and it's vegan, gluten-free, and ideal for any occasion, from salads to snacks. This cucumber kimchi is perfect for those times when you need a spicy kick to go with your rice, noodles, or grilled mains, or if you have unexpected guests around. It doesn't matter whether you've made kimchi before or not; this kimchi recipe is easy to mimic the traditional Korean flavour.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 medium Fresh cucumber
1½ tspSalt
2Spring onion
2 clovesGarlic
1 tspGinger, grated
1 tbspKorean red chilli flakes (gochugaru)
1½ tbspRice vinegar
2 tsp Soy sauce
1 tspSugar
1 tspToasted sesame oil
1 tspSesame seeds

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prep and Salt the Cucumbers

Wash the cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds or batons. Combine the cucumber slices with the salt in a bowl. Rest for ten to fifteen minutes, or until they begin to soften and release some of their water.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prep and Salt the Cucumbers
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Make Kimchi Paste
3 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Combine and Toss
2 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Rest and Serve
5 minutes (Or upto 1 hour)

FAQs

Kimchi is a classic Korean side dish made with fermented veggies, typically radish or cabbage, that are spiced with chilli, garlic, and other seasonings.

 

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