Crispy Chives and Cucumber Kimchi
[Soomi’s Recipe] Refreshing Chives and Cucumber Kimchi: The Golden Recipe (Detailed Guide to Salting Cucumbers)
Soomi’s recipes always hit the spot for my taste! I often use her recipes for kimchi, stews, and stir-fries. Her Jeolla-style seasoning is just perfect. Among her many dishes, her kimchi is especially delicious. Today, we’re going to make Chives and Cucumber Kimchi – a delightful dish that’s perfect for any season, especially spring and summer!
Main Ingredients- 5 cucumbers (medium-sized)
- 1/2 onion
- 100g chives
- 1/8 carrot (for color)
Seasoning Ingredients- 2 Tbsp red chili flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (for sweetness and umami)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 apple (grated, for sweetness and flavor)
- 2 Tbsp red chili flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (for sweetness and umami)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 apple (grated, for sweetness and flavor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the fresh vegetables. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Also, wash the onion, chives, and carrot.
Step 2
Cut the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Slice them into about 1cm thick half-moons or oblique cuts. Then, add 2 tablespoons of regular salt to the cut cucumbers and mix well. Let them salt for 1 hour, flipping them over halfway through to ensure even salting. After salting, drain the cucumbers in a colander.
Step 3
Prepare the other vegetables. Slice the onion thinly. Thinly julienne the carrot for a touch of color. Cut the chives into approximately 3-4 cm lengths. (They can be too long to eat comfortably if left longer.)
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious seasoning! In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of red chili flakes. If you prefer it spicier, feel free to add a little more.
Step 5
Add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce for a boost of savory flavor. You can use anchovy fish sauce if you prefer.
Step 6
The aroma of garlic really enhances the kimchi’s taste. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.
Step 7
Add 1 tablespoon of plum extract for sweetness and a subtle aroma, and the juice from 1/4 grated apple. Adding apple makes the seasoning much smoother and tastier.
