Cultural background
Cucumber Kkakdugi is a refreshing kimchi particularly enjoyed in the summer, characterized by its crunchy texture. It is often served as a side dish in home-cooked meals, and the fermentation process of the kimchi brings about changes in flavor over time.
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Oisobagi
오이소박이 · oi-sobagi
Pickled cucumbers stuffed with seasoned filling and fermented. It features a crunchy texture and a spicy, sour taste, typically enjoyed as a side dish.
Kkakdugi
깍두기 · kkakdugi
Kimchi made by cutting radish into large cubes and mixing it with red pepper powder, garlic, and fermented shrimp. It has more moisture and a crunchier texture than Napa cabbage kimchi, and the longer it ferments, the more sour and effervescent the broth becomes.
Oyster Cubed Radish Kimchi
굴깍두기 · gul-kkakdugi
Kimchi made by cutting radishes into cubes and seasoning them with red pepper powder, garlic, and salted seafood, then adding oysters to ferment. It features a harmony of crunchy radish and soft oysters, and the flavors deepen and sourness increases as fermentation progresses.
Nabak Kimchi
나박김치 · nabak-kimchi
Kimchi made by thinly slicing radish and napa cabbage, seasoning them with red pepper powder and garlic, and then fermenting them with added water. It is characterized by its abundant broth, refreshing taste, and sour flavor.
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물김치 · mul-gimchi
This kimchi is made by soaking radish and napa cabbage in salted water, characterized by its abundant broth, coolness, and sour taste. As fermentation progresses, the broth becomes more sour and tangy. It is mainly eaten as a side dish and is kept cool in the refrigerator during summer.
Chive Kimchi
부추김치 · buchu-kimchi
Kimchi made by mixing chives with red pepper powder, garlic, and fermented seafood, then fermenting. It is crunchy, spicy, and rich in umami.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and cut them into cubes.
- 2Mix gochugaru, garlic, and fermented seafood to make the seasoning.
- 3Toss the seasoned mixture with the cut cucumbers.
- 4Ferment at room temperature for about a day, then store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Contains fermented seafood, not suitable for vegan or halal diets.
How to order
오이깍두기 주세요
Oi-kkak-du-gi ju-se-yo
Please give me Cucumber Kkakdugi