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Cucumber Kimchi




Cucumber kimchi is one of the easiest kimchi to make. Salted shrimp is traditionally added, but I omitted this for a simplified version, especially for those new to making kimchi.

You can eat it the same day you make it but will taste better after it ferments for at least a day.

Easy Cucumber Kimchi

Ingredients 5-6 Persian or pickling cucumbers 1 Tablespoon sea salt Garlic chives or 1-2 green onions, sliced 1 Tablespoon garlic, grated or finely minced 1 teaspoon ginger, grated or finely minced 1 carrot, julienned or grated (optional) 2 Tablespoons Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 Tablespoon fish sauce 1 Teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)