Oi Kimchi 오이김치 (Pickled Cucumbers)

Cucumber Kimchi 오이김치 (Pickled Cucumbers)

Ingredients:

2 medium Cucumbers, sliced

1 tsp Kosher Salt

2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped

1 Leek or Scallion (white and light green parts only), finely chopped

1/4 tsp Ginger Powder

2 tbsp Brown Rice Vinegar

1 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean Red Pepper Powder)

2 tsp White Sugar

1/2 tsp Fish Sauce

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, add-in the sliced cucumbers and sprinkle with salt. Mix thoroughly with your clean hand. Let stand at room temperature for about 15~20 minutes.

In another medium bowl, combine garlic, leeks/scallions, ginger, vinegar, gochugaru, sugar, and fish sauce. Mix well.

Drain and discard the liquid from the cucumbers.

Stir the cucumbers into the vinegar mixture. Mix thoroughly with your clean hand.

Transfer into an airtight glass container; cover and refrigerate for 12~24 hours before serving. Serve chilled.

Happy Eating!!