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Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Kimchi)

Korean cucumber kimchi recipe. Learn how to make quick and easy cucumber kimchi (oi kimchi)

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 42 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

MAIN
  • 3 Lebanese cucumbers (450 g / 1 pound), other cucumber suitable for pickling is ok to use, rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt
  • 50 g carrots (1.7 ounces), julienned (optional)
  • 20 g garlic chives or chives (0.7 ounces), chopped in same length as the cucumber (optional)
KIMCHI SAUCE (MIX THESE WELL IN A BOWL)
  • 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (korean chili flakes)
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic 
  • 1 Tbsp grated red apple or asian pear
  • 1 Tbsp honey or sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp Saeujeot (Korean salted shrimp), minced (if you don’t have this add more fish sauce below)
  • 1/2 tsp Korean fish sauce
  • 1/2 tsp minced ginger

Instructions

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  1. Cut off both ends of the cucumber. Divide the cucumber into 3 pieces then cross cut each piece length ways. You should end up with 4 to 5 cm (1.5 inch) length cucumber pieces. Put the cucumber into a large bowl then scatter the coarse sea salt around on top. Gently mix them so that the cucumber gets pickled evenly. Set it aside for 20 minutes.
  2. Gently brush off the salt from the cucumber then transfer the cucumber into a clean bowl. Pour in the kimchi sauce then mix them gently. (If using) Add the carrots and garlic chives then mix with the rest again. Transfer into a glass container and cover.
  3. Keep it at room temperature for about 12 to 18 hours then move it to the fridge. Serve once chilled.

Notes

  • * If you don’t like using salted shrimps (1/2 Tbsp) and fish sauce (1/2 tsp), substitute them with 1 Tbsp regular soy sauce.
  • **1 Tbsp = 15 ml,
  • ***If you want to learn about Korean ingredients, check my 30 essential Korean ingredients list.

Nutrition Information

Calories 42kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 1249mg (52%) Potassium 280mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1260IU (25%) Vitamin C 10.1mg (11%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 42

% Daily Value*

Calories 42kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 1249mg 52%
Potassium 280mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1260IU 25%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.