Super Simple Cucumber and Onion Kimchi
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Introducing a super simple Cucumber and Onion Kimchi recipe that can be made in a snap if you have pre-made kimchi paste! Enjoy a refreshing and delicious kimchi by tossing crisp cucumbers and sweet onions into generous kimchi paste left over from making green onion kimchi. No need to salt the cucumbers separately – just cut them thick and mix directly with the seasoning, and you’re done! This cucumber and onion kimchi, with its fresh taste that intensifies with every bite, is perfect as a side dish for rice or as a snack with drinks. Try making this special summer dish!
Main Ingredients- 4 cucumbers
- 1 onion
- 3 Tbsp pre-made kimchi paste
Kimchi Paste Ingredients (Prepared in Advance)- 2 cups glutinous rice paste
- 4 cups red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 cup anchovy sauce (fish sauce)
- 4 Tbsp salted shrimp
- 4 Tbsp red pepper seeds (gochugaru seeds)
- 4 Tbsp plum extract
- 2 cups natural seasoning (dried pollack broth)
- 2 cups glutinous rice paste
- 4 cups red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 cup anchovy sauce (fish sauce)
- 4 Tbsp salted shrimp
- 4 Tbsp red pepper seeds (gochugaru seeds)
- 4 Tbsp plum extract
- 2 cups natural seasoning (dried pollack broth)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, then cut them into thick pieces, about 0.5 cm thick. Rustic cuts are fine and even add to the texture. You can cut them thicker if you prefer.
Step 2
Slice the onion into thick pieces similar in size to the cucumber pieces. The sweet onion will harmonize well with the refreshing taste of the cucumber.
Step 3
The key to this recipe is using pre-made kimchi paste. (e.g., paste made for green onion kimchi).
Step 4
Place the sliced cucumbers and onions in a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of the pre-made kimchi paste. (Note: Measuring cup is standard paper cup size, tablespoon is adult soup spoon size, teaspoon is for ice cream or porridge.)
Step 5
Gently mix the ingredients to coat them evenly with the paste, being careful not to overmix, which can make the cucumbers mushy and release too much water. Just a gentle toss is enough. The cucumbers and onions will naturally release moisture over time.
Step 6
Your crisp and refreshing Cucumber and Onion Kimchi is ready! While it’s delicious to eat right away, for an even deeper flavor, let it sit at room temperature for about a day to ferment, then store it in your kimchi refrigerator for another day to chill before serving.
