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Ingredients
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10 Kirby cucumbers, trimmed and halved
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8 cups water
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1 cup coarse sea salt
Sauce Mixture:
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1 cup Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
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½ cup water
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¼ cup fish sauce
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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2 teaspoons minced ginger
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1 tablespoon salted fermented shrimp (saewujeot)
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2 cups garlic chives, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 radish, cut into matchstick-size pieces, or to taste
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1 pinch sesame seeds, or to taste
Directions
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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.
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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.
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Rinse cucumbers in cold water; place in a colander to drain. Sit until semi-dry, about 10 minutes.
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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)
33 | Calories |
1g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
Calories 33 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 1g | 2% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
Cholesterol 1mg | 0% |
Sodium 4450mg | 193% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 1g | 3% |
Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
Calcium 24mg | 2% |
Iron 51mg | 282% |
Potassium 212mg | 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.