Oi-sobagi (Stuffed Cucumber Kimchi)
Side Dishes

오이소박이

Oi-sobagi (Stuffed Cucumber Kimchi)

Delicious right away, and even deeper in flavor after half a day of fermenting.

Active Time20 min
Total Time30 min
Servings4
DifficultyMedium

Steps

  1. 1

    Cut cucumbers into thirds and score a cross into each piece (do not cut through the ends).

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Brine in salt water for 20 minutes.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Chop the chives finely and mix with gochugaru, fish sauce, garlic, and ginger to make the filling.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Stuff the filling into the slits of the brined cucumbers.

    Step 4