CHINESE-KOREAN CUCUMBER KIMCHI

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Delicious and easy Korean-style refrigerator pickles with a bit of Chinese flair! It goes very well with Korean BBQ dishes.

Provided by Helena C

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time 3h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1/2 x1 1/2 inch sticks
½ cup sea salt
½ cup white sugar
½ cup white vinegar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons chili bean sauce (toban djan)
1 tablespoon hot chili oil
2 (4 inch) fresh hot red chile peppers, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
5 cloves garlic, sliced and crushed

Steps:

  • Mix the cucumbers and sea salt together in a bowl, let stand for 30 minutes to let the cucumbers soften. Drain, and rinse with fresh water.
  • While the cucumbers are standing in salt, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and stir in the chili bean sauce and hot chili oil.
  • Mix the cucumbers with sliced chiles, onion, and garlic in a heatproof airtight container, and pour the hot vinegar mixture over the vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to blend the flavors. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 4414.6 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

Collean Bunny
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This kimchi is the perfect side dish for any Korean meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Abdullah Mecky
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I love making this kimchi. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Md Masum Billah.
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This kimchi is a great way to add some spice and flavor to your meals. It's also a healthy and probiotic-rich food.


Asaraf rain
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I'm not a big fan of kimchi, but this cucumber kimchi was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again!


Nwabugwu Anamele
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This kimchi is delicious! I love the way the cucumber and gochugaru complement each other.


ahmed salahuddin
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This kimchi is a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll try making it with less gochugaru next time.


Hatibu Hamadi
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I love the crunch of the cucumber in this kimchi. It's a great addition to any meal.


Adham Mohammed
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This kimchi is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


fouad allaw
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I've never had kimchi before, but I really enjoyed this recipe. It was easy to follow and the kimchi turned out great!


Lisa Logue
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This kimchi is the perfect balance of spicy and sour. I love it!


Tracie Dugan
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I'm not sure I did something wrong, but my kimchi turned out really slimy. It didn't taste bad, but the texture was off.


Farhaana Boodhooa
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This kimchi is so easy to make! I love that I can use cucumbers from my garden.


Rameez Rameez
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This kimchi was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was the perfect side dish for my Korean BBQ.


Hina Faisal
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I found this kimchi to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more garlic and ginger next time.


Hart Pain
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This kimchi was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try making it again with less gochugaru next time.


MR MARG
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I'm not usually a fan of kimchi, but this cucumber kimchi was surprisingly delicious! The cucumber gave it a refreshing flavor, and the gochugaru added just the right amount of spice.


Jackson Bwalya
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This kimchi is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I love the crunchy texture of the cucumber and the spicy flavor of the gochugaru.


Danielle Howard
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I love how versatile this kimchi is. I've used it as a side dish, a condiment, and even an ingredient in a stir-fry. It always adds a nice pop of flavor.


OFFICIAL ARMAN
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The kimchi turned out great! It had a nice balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to make.


Wayshim Ali
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This kimchi was a delicious and refreshing side dish! The cucumber gave it a nice crunch, and the gochugaru and other seasonings added a perfect amount of spice and flavor. I will definitely be making this again!