Kim Dae-seok's Cucumber Kimchi

Cooking tips 💡

• Summer cucumbers may develop a strong bitter taste due to intense sunlight, so rubbing the ends with vinegar helps eliminate this bitterness cleanly.
• Only lightly scrape the outer layer of the cucumber seeds—not deep—so moisture doesn’t seep out excessively, preserving the crisp texture longer.
• Store-bought gochujang already contains balanced vinegar, sugar, and chili paste, so you can achieve a rich, savory flavor in just 5 minutes without any fermentation process.
• Since this recipe skips salting and uses fresh ingredients, it’s best enjoyed within 2–3 days before water accumulates.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to skip all heating and salting steps and make a quick kimchi side dish in just 5 minutes.
• ⭐People craving a refreshing, tangy, cool, and crunchy cucumber dish on hot, unappetizing days.
• ⭐Home cooks looking to create foolproof, easy side dishes using gochujang in clever, smart ways.