Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Gimchi) Recipe

Name: Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Gimchi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 pickling cucumbers, just over a pound; 1/3 cup table salt; 4 1/3 cups water; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 onion, diced; 1/2 bunch Korean leeks (; ), cut into 1/2-inch lengths; 5 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths; 1/4 cup Korean chile powder; 1 tablespoon coarse sea or kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

10 pickling cucumbers, just over a pound
1/3 cup table salt
4 1/3 cups water
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 bunch Korean leeks (
), cut into 1/2-inch lengths
5 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
1/4 cup Korean chile powder
1 tablespoon coarse sea or kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar

1
Cut the cucumbers lengthwise into quarters and place in a large bowl. Dissolve the table salt in 4 cups of the water and pour over the cucumbers. Soak the cucumbers for about 20 minutes.
2
Combine the garlic, onion, Korean leeks, green onions, chile powder, and sea salt in another large bowl.
3
Remove the cucumbers from the salt water and rinse. Add the cucumbers to the spicy mixture and mix until the cucumbers are all well coated. Stuff the cucumbers into a 1/2-gallon glass jar, pressing firmly until filled.
4
Dissolve the sugar in the remaining 1/3 cup water and pour over the cucumbers. Cover tightly. Let sit in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 days before opening to see if it's ripe. The cucumbers should be sour and have absorbed the salt and flavors of the seasoning. Refrigerate after opening. It will keep for almost 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

107

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 pickling cucumbers, just over a pound, 1/3 cup table salt, 4 1/3 cups water, 6 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Gimchi) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Gimchi)

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