CUCUMBER KIMCHI
This is an easy kimchi recipe to make. Cucumbers ferment the quickest-about 1 day out of the fridge. Use this recipe and method to make any kimchi you like. Napa cabbage is the most common but must be fermented for longer. You can play around with fermentation time and temperature until you get the perfect sour-funky balance you like.
Provided by Jet Tila
Time P1DT1h
Yield 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix 8 cups water with 3/4 cup salt, stirring until the salt dissolves to make a brine.
- Cut about 1/4 inch from each end of the cucumbers. Cut the cucumbers in half in the middle, not lengthwise. Hold the cucumber facing the circular middle. Cut them in half lengthwise, leaving about 1/2 inch at the end uncut. Cut them in half lengthwise again, perpendicular to your first cut, leaving the end uncut. You should have 4 semi-equal parts of cucumber, cut but still attached. Make two incisions, about 1/2 inch deep, on the top of the cucumber piece, then cut two more perpendicular to create a 3-by-3 grid. Repeat on all ends. This will help the cucumber catch and absorb the flavors. Repeat with the remaining cucumbers.
- Soak the cucumbers in the saltwater for 30 minutes, no longer. Remove the cucumbers from the brine. Combine the onion, green onions, garlic chives, garlic, ground chile, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon optional sugar in a large bowl. I recommend wearing gloves for this.
- Set three 1-quart jars on your work surface. Using your fingers, separate the cucumber quarters and stuff the chile mix into the cucumbers. Divide them evenly among the jars, pressing the cucumbers down firmly into the jars, so that all of the cucumbers are standing up, filling towards towards the top.
- Stir 1 teaspoon of sugar into 1/3 cup water until the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour the sugar water over the cucumbers.
- Let it sit 1 day, at room temperature, before serving. Cucumber kimchi ferments very quickly. Refrigerate after opening and consume within 3 to 4 days.
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sahjanan tv
sahjanan-tv@yahoo.comThis kimchi is amazing! It's the perfect balance of spicy and tangy. I love it on rice, noodles, and even just as a snack.
Youniss Kwenah
younisskwenah7@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! This kimchi is delicious and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.
Wakeel Shahzad
wakeel15@gmail.comThis is the best kimchi I've ever had! It's so flavorful and the cucumbers are perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Alex Foysal Chowdhury
achowdhury@yahoo.comThis kimchi is delicious! It's the perfect combination of spicy, sour, and refreshing. I love it on tacos, burritos, and even just as a snack.
Ward Alkhatib
alkhatib_ward67@gmail.comI've made this kimchi several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love the way the cucumbers stay crispy.
Faraz Noor
fnoor66@hotmail.comThis kimchi is amazing! It's the perfect balance of spicy and tangy. I love it on rice, noodles, and even just as a snack.
S_A_K____ PAHTAN
s.p@gmail.comI'm so glad I tried this recipe! The kimchi is delicious and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.
Abutlaha Abutlaha
abutlaha_abutlaha@hotmail.comThis kimchi is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the way the cucumbers stay crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Katrina
katrina@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the kimchi turned out perfect! It's so delicious and I can't wait to share it with my friends.
Brian Tanyaradzwa
t.b38@aol.comThis is the best cucumber kimchi I've ever had! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I could eat it every day.
Sk. Siam gamer
sgamer@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of kimchi, but this recipe is amazing! The cucumbers are so crispy and the flavors are perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Alice Apie
aliceapie@hotmail.comThis kimchi is so good! I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect addition to my favorite Korean dishes.
Masud Sarkar
m-s76@yahoo.comI love this kimchi! It's the perfect balance of spicy and sour. I've been eating it on everything from rice to tacos. It's also really easy to make.
Md sipon Bai
m-bai61@yahoo.comI'm new to making kimchi, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The kimchi is so flavorful and delicious. I can't wait to try it on different dishes.
William Miller How much
m_william@aol.comThis kimchi is delicious! The cucumbers are crispy and the flavors are well-balanced. I love the spicy and tangy taste.
Brittney So Boojie
sbrittney45@gmail.comI was looking for a new kimchi recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one! It's so flavorful and the cucumbers are the perfect texture. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Joseph Oreke
joseph@yahoo.comThis is the best kimchi recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the way the cucumbers stay crispy, even after they've been fermented.
Kubato Zona
zona96@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of kimchi, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! It's not as spicy as I thought it would be, and the flavors are really well-balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mina Regmi
m4@gmail.comThis kimchi is so good! I love the spicy and tangy flavor. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.
Aee
aee24@yahoo.comI tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The flavors were perfect and the cucumbers were crispy and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.