We have been wanting to do this oi sobagi banchan (cucumber kimchi side dish) for a long time but our local grocery store didn’t have the Kirby cucumbers.
Ingredients
- 10 Kirby cucumbers, trimmed and halved
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup coarse sea salt
Sauce Mixture
- 1 cup Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon salted fermented shrimp (saewujeot)
- 2 cups garlic chives, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 radish, cut into matchstick-size pieces, or to taste
- 1 pinch sesame seeds, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Place cucumbers onto one end, slice in half down the length to create and x-shape, leaving the last 1/4-inch uncut; place into a bowl. Combine 8 cups water and sea salt in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Pour brine mixture onto the cucumbers; brine until flavors combine, about 1 hour.
Step 2
Combine red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup water, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and fermented shrimp in a bowl; mix until sauce is thoroughly combined.
Step 3
Rinse cucumbers in cold water; place in a colander to drain. Sit until semi-dry, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Lather cucumbers with sauce, inside and out, making sure to stuff the x-shaped cut as well. Place cucumbers, chives, radish, and sesame seeds in an air-tight container. Let sit at room temperature until flavors combine, 1 to 2 days; refrigerate until ready to serve.
Editor’s Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine. The actual amount of brine consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
Calories 33 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat1g | 2% |
Saturated Fat0g | 1% |
Cholesterol1mg | 0% |
Sodium4450mg | 193% |
Total Carbohydrate6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C9mg | 44% |
Calcium24mg | 2% |
Iron51mg | 282% |
Potassium212mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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