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Quick Kimchi Cucumbers

January 1, 2018 by Mēgan 32 Comments

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These Quick Kimchi Cucumbers will easily become one of your favorite healthy recipes. The combination of salty + spicy is addicting! 

2018. Happy New Year, everyone! I’m starting off this new year feeling very inspired. I recently bought a new camera, enrolled in a new photography course, and am looking forward to creating more new recipes for all of you.

Hopefully healthier recipes – at least for the next few months. 😉  I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to detox from all the sugar and carbs from over the holidays (ooohhh man, I was so bad you guys)!

Quick Kimchi Cucumbers Recipe

This Quick Kimchi Cucumbers recipe is one I’ve been making for a few months now. My husband and I love it (it’s a bit too spicy for my girls). We normally eat it as a snack, or along with a meal as a side dish. It has all of the classic flavors of kimchi, without taking days or months to make.

What does kimchi taste like? It’s incredible, you guys! Spicy, salty, garlicy, gingery…. it’s actually hard for me to describe. It’s just plain awesome!

To make the Quick Kimchi Cucumbers, I start by tossing half-moon cucumber slices with salt. The salt draws the liquid from the cucumbers, making them crisp.

Quick Kimchi Cucumbers Recipe

Quick Kimchi Cucumbers Recipe

Once the cucumbers have sat for at least 30 minutes in the salt, I drain them and mix in the remaining ingredients. You can either eat the cucumbers immediately, or refrigerate to allow the flavors to marry. I generally can’t help myself, I always eat a little bit immediately, then save the rest for later.

All my love to you and your families. Happy New Year!
Megan

Try my Kimchi Me Crazy recipe (CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE):

Gluten-Free, Paleo & GAPS Friendly Kimchi Recipe from Allergy Free Alaska

Quick Kimchi Cucumbers Recipe

Quick Kimchi Cucumbers Recipe

Quick Kimchi Cucumbers

Yield: about 2 cups
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

These Quick Kimchi Cucumbers will easily become one of your favorite healthy recipes. The combination of salty + spicy is addicting!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 English Cucumbers, sliced into half moons
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or Himalayan sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon coarse ground Korean Red Pepper
  • 1 medium-sized garlic clove, pressed or finely minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon lite rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce (Red Boat is gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • black & white sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the cucumber slices in a medium to large sized colander and toss with the sea salt. Place a plate under the colander and let sit for 30 minutes. The salt will start to draw the moisture out of the cucumber slices, and will help make them crisp.
  2. Shake the excess liquid from the cucumbers into the sink, and then place the cucumber into a medium sized mixing bowl.
  3. Add the Korean Red Pepper, garlic, ginger, lite rice vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce, and green onion. Mix well.
  4. Garnish with black & white sesame seeds. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

One and a half (1 1/2) English cucumbers are needed for this recipe.

© Mēgan Ancheta
Category: Gluten Free

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Comments

  1. Kathy Burgoyne

    January 1, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    I can’t find the quick cucumber kimchi recipe, just the instructions. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 2, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      Hi Kathy,
      They are there – or at least I see them. Can you give it a quick glance again? Thanks.

      Reply
  2. Paula - bell'alimento

    January 2, 2018 at 7:08 am

    So great to have on hand to put on ALL the things : )

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 2, 2018 at 1:16 pm

      Hahah! Yes! ALL the things! 🙂 Thanks Paula!

      Reply
  3. Jackwelyn

    January 2, 2018 at 10:19 am

    Wow, looks amazing! This is a must try.
    I have to say, I’m quite envious of the photography endeavor, always wanted to… it’s on the “some day” list 🙁 keep us updated on the process.

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 2, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      Thanks Jackwelyn!
      Yes, I started taking a beginner’s course a year ago, this is another class to build on that. I’m loving it! Hopefully that some day for you will come sooner rather than later!

      Reply
  4. Jen

    January 2, 2018 at 11:33 am

    I’m so ready for a detox too and this looks simply delicious! Can’t wait to try it!!

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 2, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      Thanks so much, Jen!

      Reply
  5. Linda

    January 2, 2018 at 11:41 am

    This looks delicious and just what I’m craving right now. I, too, overdid it through the holidays. Craving clean, veggie flavor now.

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 2, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      I’m so glad to hear I’m not the only one!! Thanks Linda!

      Reply
  6. Karly

    January 2, 2018 at 4:43 pm

    YUM! These look so bold and flavorful- a perfect little snack!

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 3, 2018 at 9:08 am

      Thanks, Karly! They definitely are!

      Reply
  7. Amanda

    January 2, 2018 at 4:44 pm

    These are bursting with flavor!!

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 3, 2018 at 9:08 am

      Definitely! Thanks, Amanda!

      Reply
  8. Dorothy Reinhold

    January 2, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    Love that salty and spicy bite! So many possibilities for this! I could add it to so many dishes!

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 8, 2018 at 9:00 am

      Yes! It goes well with several main courses.

      Reply
  9. Dee

    January 2, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    This is exactly what I need after the holidays! Gorgeous photos, too!

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 8, 2018 at 8:59 am

      Thank you so much, Dee!

      Reply
  10. Stine Mari

    January 3, 2018 at 3:17 am

    Yumm, this looks so delicious! Perfect as a side dish, and I love the heat. 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 8, 2018 at 8:59 am

      Thank you! I love the heat too!

      Reply
  11. Catalina

    January 3, 2018 at 10:54 am

    I love cucumbers ans really need to try your recipe!

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 3, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      I do too! Thanks Catalina!

      Reply
  12. Abeer

    January 3, 2018 at 11:34 am

    I love this idea! Looks great!

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 3, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      Thank you so much, Abeer!

      Reply
  13. K P

    January 6, 2018 at 9:16 pm

    Hello Megan thanks I love cucumbers I try your kimchi recipe

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 8, 2018 at 8:58 am

      Thanks, KP! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  14. Candace

    January 7, 2018 at 4:21 am

    Is the Korean Red Pepper a paste?

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 8, 2018 at 8:58 am

      Great question, Candace!! The Korean Red Pepper that I use in this recipe is NOT a paste. It’s just a loose powder. Normally, gochujang, Korean Red Pepper Paste, includes corn syrup and other allergen containing ingredients. While Korean Red Pepper Powder is “cleaner,” because that’s all it is – red pepper powder.

      Reply
  15. SusanM in AK

    January 30, 2018 at 11:14 am

    oh my goodness these look delicious, I’m buying some english cucumbers tonight no matter how much they cost, I need these spicy green veggies! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Megan

      January 30, 2018 at 3:18 pm

      Hahaha!!! Oh Susan. Good old Alaska and it’s English cucumber prices, right? I hope you enjoy these! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Connie

    January 9, 2021 at 7:59 am

    Alllergic to fish sauce, what to substitute?

    Reply
    • Mēgan

      January 13, 2021 at 12:35 pm

      Hi Connie, that’s a tough question! Fish sauce has such a specific umami flavor, I’m not sure there’s anything else that can really replicate it? You could omit it, and maybe increase the salt if needed?

      Reply

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