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CUCUMBER KIMCHI (OI KIMCHI)



Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Kimchi) image

Korean cucumber kimchi recipe. Learn how to make quick and easy cucumber kimchi (oi kimchi)

Provided by Sue | My Korean Kitchen

Categories     Side dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Lebanese cucumbers ((450 g / 1 pound), other cucumber suitable for pickling is ok to use, rinsed)
1 Tbsp coarse sea salt
50 g carrots ((1.7 ounces), julienned (optional))
20 g garlic chives (or chives (0.7 ounces), chopped in same length as the cucumber (optional))
2 Tbsp gochugaru ((korean chili flakes))
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp grated red apple (or asian pear)
1 Tbsp honey (or sugar)
1/2 Tbsp saeujeot ((Korean salted shrimp), minced (if you don't have this add more fish sauce below))
1/2 tsp Korean fish sauce
1/2 tsp minced ginger

Steps:

  • Cut off both ends of the cucumber. Divide the cucumber into 3 pieces then cross cut each piece length ways. You should end up with 4 to 5 cm (1.5 inch) length cucumber pieces. Put the cucumber into a large bowl then scatter the coarse sea salt around on top. Gently mix them so that the cucumber gets pickled evenly. Set it aside for 20 minutes.
  • Gently brush off the salt from the cucumber then transfer the cucumber into a clean bowl. Pour in the kimchi sauce then mix them gently. (If using) Add the carrots and garlic chives then mix with the rest again. Transfer into a glass container and cover.
  • Keep it at room temperature for about 12 to 18 hours then move it to the fridge. Serve once chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 1249 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHINESE-KOREAN CUCUMBER KIMCHI



Chinese-Korean Cucumber Kimchi image

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

OI SOBAGI



Oi Sobagi image

This spicy cucumber kimchi is a perfect summer side dish. (Oi means cucumber and sobagi indicates it's been cut in a cross shape and stuffed with a seasoned mixture.) It is often made with Korean cucumbers, which have very thin skins and few seeds, but this recipe uses Kirby cucumbers. They are more accessible in the U.S. and hold up just as well during the fermentation process, staying firm and crisp. Unlike traditional kimchi made with cabage, cucumber kimchi shouldn't be kept more than 7 days at most, and it is best eaten within 2 to 3 days.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 5h35m

Yield about 6 to 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons Korean coarse sea salt (see Cook's Note)
2 pounds Kirby cucumbers (about 6 to 8)
1 tablespoon glutinous rice flour
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
1 ounce carrot (about a 1-inch piece), julienned
1 ounce Chinese chives, chopped
1/4 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarse gochugaru
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fermented salted shrimp

Steps:

  • Whisk together the sea salt and 5 cups lukewarm water in a large bowl until most of the salt is dissolved, then set the brine aside.
  • Cut off a small piece from both ends of the cucumbers, then halve each cucumber crosswise. Cut each half lengthwise from the wider end until you reach 1/2 inch from the thinner end. (Do not cut all the way through the cucumber.) Turn the cucumber 90 degrees and repeat the process. What you have now is 4 equal "spears" of the cucumber held together at the thinner end.
  • Add the cucumbers to the brine and let soak until the spears can bend slightly without breaking, 3 to 4 hours. Drain the cucumbers cut-side down in a colander for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together rice flour, 1/4 teaspoon of the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small pot. Heat over medium-high heat and whisk constantly until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. (The mixture will start bubbling at about 2 minutes.) It is ready when you tilt the pot and streaks/lines in the mixture formed from the whisk on bottom of the pot don't fill in. Set the paste aside until ready to use.
  • Combine the carrots, chives, onions, gochugaru, fish sauce, garlic, chili flakes, salted shrimp, the remaining 1 teaspoon sugar and reserved paste in a medium bowl.
  • Working with one cucumber at a time, hold the spears open with one hand and use your other hand to stuff the vegetable mixture between the spears and slather it all over. (Distribute the mixture evenly among the cucumbers.) Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and let sit at room temperature for 4 to 6 hours so the flavors develop more. I think the kimchi tastes best cold, so also like to refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

CAROLE PECK'S FRESH CUCUMBER KIMCHI



Carole Peck's Fresh Cucumber Kimchi image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     side dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 16 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds pickling cucumbers, well scrubbed
2 tablespoons coarse salt
2 cups peeled and julienne daikon radish
1 1/2 tablespoons or more of ground red Korean chilies
3 large cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tablespoons peeled and minced or grated ginger
6 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cut off ends of cucumbers, quarter and cut into 3-inch lengths. Mix in a bowl with half the salt, and set aside for 3 hours.
  • Drain the cucumber, and gently squeeze out excess liquid. Toss together the remaining salt and the daikon, ground chilies, garlic, ginger and scallions, and mix with the cucumber. Avoid touching your eyes or sensitive parts of your skin during this process; the chilies are very hot. You may want to wear disposable rubber gloves.
  • Just before serving, add the sesame oil and seeds, and toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Keeps well for a week, becoming spicier every day.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 54, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 260 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

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