Cucumber Kimchi

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

150 mins

Cucumber Kimchi
Looking for a crisp kimchi substitute? Try this recipe with cucumber, and add the resulting relish to EVERYTHING, from tacos to bowls.

This great recipe comes to us from Cucumber Kimchi!

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1/3 c table salt
  • 4 1/3 c water
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 5 green onions, cut into 1/2" lengths
  • 1/4 c chile powder
  • 1 Tbsp coarse sea or kosher salt
  • 1 tsp sugar, can substitute honey or raw agave nectar

Instructions

Step 1

Cut the cucumbers lengthwise into quarters and place in a large bowl. Dissolve the table salt in 4 cups of the water and pour over the cucumbers. Soak the cucumbers for about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Combine the garlic, onion, green onions, chile powder, and sea salt in another large bowl.

Step 3

Remove the cucumbers from the salt water and rinse. Add the cucumbers to the spicy mixture and mix until the cucumbers are all well coated. Stuff the cucumbers into a 1/2-gallon glass jar, pressing firmly until filled.

Step 4

Dissolve the sugar in the remaining 1/3 cup water and pour over the cucumbers. Cover tightly. Let sit in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 days before opening to see if it’s ripe. The cucumbers should be sour and have absorbed the salt and flavors of the seasoning.

Step 5

Refrigerate after opening. It will keep for almost 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

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