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In a large saucepan, add water, salt and bring to a rolling boil.
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Meanwhile cut each log of cucumber into a cross from the top all the way to about 1/2-inch of the bottom, which means do not cut the log all the way through.
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Add all the cucumber logs into a large bowl.
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Pour the salted boiling water to cover the cucumbers in the bowl, and allow to sit for 1 hour.
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Meanwhile make the spice paste and filling:
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Add onion, garlic, ginger, apple, rice and water in a food processor or a blender.
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Puree until smooth.
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Transfer the puree into a bowl and stir in the chili flakes and honey until well mixed.
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Let it sit for about 20 minutes.
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In a large mixing bowl, add apple, pear, sliced onions and scallions, pour the spice paste over, toss and massage until mixture is well combined.
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Set aside.
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To make the cucumber kimchi:
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After 1 hour, drain the cucumbers and rinse with cold and running water twice.
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Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
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Open up the cucumber log gently, stuff about 2 tablespoons of prepared filling into each log, pushing toward the bottom, but don't break it.
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Rub the skin of cucumber with the spices as well.
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Place the stuffed and rubbed cucumber logs into a air-tight container.
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Well seal it.
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Allow to sit at the room temperature for 1 day.
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Store in the refrigerator for up to months.
