Cucumber Kimchi: Step-By-Step Guide To Make Instant Korean Pickle

By Krati Purwar

January 14, 2025

Making kimchi is a time-consuming task, but a stress-relieving one. However, traditional kimchi takes time to ferment. What if you are craving some Korean condiment right now? You can try making instant cucumber kimchi at home.

Ingredients

4-5 cucumbers 1 sliced onion 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp minced garlic 2-3 tsp sugar 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tsp sesame seeds ½ tsp grated ginger 2-3 tbsp gochugaru 2-3 tbsp spring onions

Step 1

Wash cucumbers and cut them in the desired shape. You can also slice them like a spring.

Step 2

Sprinkle salt and keep cucumbers aside for 30 minutes. Drain the excess water.

Step 3

Toss cucumber with other sliced vegetables. Meanwhile, combine sauces, salt, sugar, and Korean chillies in a bowl.

Step 4

Add vegetables to the kimchi paste. Make sure to coat them nicely with this spicy blend.

Step 5

Taste the seasoning and adjust the flavours before leaving the kimchi to ferment for a couple of hours.

Step 6

Enjoy cucumber kimchi fresh with paratha, noodles, and dal-rice.