Kim Dae-seok's Pea Pickle

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Pea Pickle
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: peas 3 cups; onion 1/4 head; ginger 1/3 piece; cold water 1 cup (200ml); soy sauce 140ml; soy sauce 2 tablespoons; plum syrup 3 tablespoons; sugar 5 tablespoons

A sweet and savory soy-based pickle made by boiling peas in a seasoned brine with thinly sliced ginger, eliminating the pea's earthy odor for a deliciously balanced flavor.

15 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 4 servings

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onion 1/4 head

ginger 1/3 piece

cold water 1 cup (200ml)

soy sauce 140ml

soy sauce 2 tablespoons

plum syrup 3 tablespoons

sugar 5 tablespoons

Recipe

Rinse 3 cups of peas under running water about two times, then drain thoroughly using a colander.
Dice 1/4 of an onion into pieces similar in size to the peas, and slice 1/3 of a ginger piece thinly.
In a pan, combine cold water, soy sauce, soy sauce, plum syrup, sugar, and the thinly sliced ginger. Mix well.
Turn on the heat and bring the brine to a boil over medium heat. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to develop the aroma.
Add the rinsed peas and diced onion. Continue cooking over medium heat for another 5 minutes.
Allow the finished pea pickle to cool slightly, then transfer to an airtight container to complete.

Wash the peas and remove excess moisture; prepare the onion and ginger.
Combine soy sauce, water, plum syrup, sugar, and ginger in a pot and boil for 2 minutes to make the brine.
Add the peas and onion, cook together for 5 minutes, then let cool.

Cooking tips

The thinly sliced ginger effectively eliminates the earthy smell of the peas.
Cut the onion into pieces roughly the same size as the peas so the seasoning distributes evenly and enhances taste.
For best results, store in the refrigerator after fully cooling—this preserves the crisp texture and sweet-savory flavor for longer.

Recommended for

Those who want to preserve fresh seasonal peas in a unique way and enjoy them over time.
People looking for a distinctive side dish without the typical pea odor—sweet and savory.

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