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Buchu kimchi (Garlic chives kimchi)
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Buchu kimchi (Garlic chives kimchi)

This kimchi made with garlic chives (buchu) is one of the easiest kimchi types to make! ·

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 16
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 pound garlic chives 450 grams; 부추
  • Seasonings:
  • 1 tablespoon glutinous rice flour aka sweet rice flour
  • 4 tablespoons Korean red chili pepper flakes gochugaru
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce myulchiaekjeot
  • 1 tablespoon salted shrimp finely chopped (or use more fish sauce, saewujeot
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together the glutinous powder and 1/2 cup of water. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a thin paste. Let it cool. Yields about 4 tablespoons.
  2. Wash the chives thoroughly a couple of times, gently shaking them in the water to get out any dirt between the blades. Drain. Cut the chives into 2 or 3 sections crosswise.
  3. Mix all the seasoning ingredients along with 1/2 cup of water in a bowl. Add to the garlic chives.
  4. Gently rub the seasoning mixture all over the garlic chives to evenly coat them. Let stand at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours until the chives wilt and reduce in volume. Transfer to an airtight container or a jar and refrigerate. Buchu kimchi can be eaten right away, but the flavor develops as it ferments. It will keep well for 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge.