Bite-Sized Stuffed Cucumbers (Oi Sobagi)
Easy & Delicious Stuffed Cucumbers from Garden-Fresh Cucumbers: The Golden Recipe
Today, I’m sharing stuffed cucumbers made with cucumbers I grew myself! These are prepared in a convenient bite-sized format for easy eating. Typically, stuffed cucumbers are cut into about 5cm pieces, but cutting them into 1.5~2cm pieces means you don’t need to cut them again when serving, which many find much more convenient! Preparing them in these easy-to-eat portions makes them incredibly enjoyable and delicious! You’ll love how easy and tasty these are to serve and eat.
Main Ingredients- 6 cucumbers
- 100g chives
- 1/2 onion
- A small amount of carrot
- 1 red chili pepper
Brining Solution- 4 cups water
- 4 Tbsp coarse sea salt
Stuffing Seasoning- 5 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 4 cups water
- 4 Tbsp coarse sea salt
Stuffing Seasoning- 5 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the chives thoroughly and chop them into approximately 1cm pieces. Finely dice the onion and carrot into similar small pieces.
Step 2
Wash the fresh cucumbers well, then cut them into bite-sized pieces of about 1.5cm to 2cm.
Step 3
Tip! Here’s a trick to ensure the cuts don’t go all the way through when making the cross-shaped slits for stuffing: Place a wooden chopstick next to the cucumber before you start cutting. This will stop the knife from cutting all the way through, making it perfect for stuffing.
Step 4
In a pot, combine 4 cups of water and 4 tablespoons of coarse sea salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Boiling the salt water makes the cucumbers crispier when brined.
Step 5
Pour the vigorously boiling salted water over the cut cucumbers, ensuring they are submerged. To keep the cucumbers from floating, place a heavy plate on top. Let them brine for about 30 minutes.
Step 6
While the cucumbers are brining, place the chopped chives, diced onion, and carrot in a bowl. Thinly slice the red chili pepper and add it to the mixture.
Step 7
Now, let’s make the stuffing! To the bowl with the chives, onion, carrot, and red chili, add 5 tablespoons of chili powder, 2 tablespoons of anchovy sauce, 1 tablespoon of tuna extract, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix everything thoroughly until the seasonings are well combined. Gently squeeze any excess water from the brined cucumbers, then carefully stuff the prepared filling into the cross-shaped slits of each cucumber piece.
Step 8
You can enjoy the stuffed cucumbers immediately after making them, or let them sit at room temperature for a few hours before refrigerating. We packed ours into small containers and stored them in the refrigerator.
Step 9
Voila! Your cute, bite-sized stuffed cucumbers are ready. They look adorable and are so convenient to eat, which makes them even more satisfying.
Step 10
We find ourselves reaching for about 5 of these per meal, and they disappear quickly! The crisp texture and refreshing taste are absolutely delightful. I wish I had harvested more cucumbers from my garden; sadly, this is all I had! Enjoy these delicious stuffed cucumbers made with fresh ingredients.
