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Quick Cucumber Kimchi

This quick cucumber kimchi is bursting with bold Korean flavor for a deliciously crunchy, spicy, tangy condiment or side dish. Enjoy easy cucumber kimchi in a rice bowl, alongside meat, or by itself; it is that good!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian food, cucumber kimchi, cucumbers, kimchi, korean food
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Tamara

Ingredients

  • 4 small Cucumbers English cucumber or Persian cucumbers are ideal
  • 1/2 Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 sprigs Green onion chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Korean Pepper Flakes (gochugaru)
  • 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Gojuchang
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Place a paper towel into the bottom of a bowl. Now Slice the cucumbers into thin coins, about ¼ inch thick. 
  • Place the cucumbers, along with the sliced onions and green onions, into the bowl on top of the paper towel. Allow the liquid from the cucumbers to soak into the towel while you prepare the kimchi sauce.
  • In a small bowl combine the Korean pepper flakes, rice vinegar, soy sauce, gojuchang, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic. Stir it well until everything is fully incorporated.
  • Remove the paper towel from bowl with the cucumbers, and pour the kimchi sauce mixture over the cucumber and onions and stir it until everything is fully coated with the sauce.
  • Enjoy right away, or cover the container with an airtight lid and allow them to ferment at room temperature overnight. 
  • Then store them in the fridge. Sprinkle sesame seeds on them to serve (if desired).

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 444mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g
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