Kim Dae-seok's Korean Melon Pickle

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Korean Melon Pickle
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: Korean melon 12 pieces (about 2.7kg); sea salt 1 cup (200ml); water 3 cups (600ml); corn syrup 3 cups (600ml); vinegar 1 cup (200ml); soju 2 cups (400ml)

A crisp, chewy Korean melon pickle preserved with salt, corn syrup, vinegar, and soju.

40 min Difficulty Easy side dish

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Korean melon 12 pieces (about 2.7kg)

sea salt 1 cup (200ml)

water 3 cups (600ml)

corn syrup 3 cups (600ml)

vinegar 1 cup (200ml)

soju 2 cups (400ml)

Recipe

Wash the Korean melons thoroughly, trim off both ends slightly, and cut them in half.
Use a spoon to carefully scrape out all the seeds from inside the Korean melons.
Place the Korean melons in a container with the hollow side facing up, layering them neatly, and sprinkle sea salt evenly over them.
Add water, corn syrup, vinegar, and soju in that order.
Keep the hollow sides upward, close the lid, and let it ferment for two days in a well-ventilated shaded area.
After two days, when moisture has accumulated from the fruit, transfer to the refrigerator and add another cup of soju on day three before continuing refrigeration.

Cut Korean melons in half, remove the seeds, and pack them tightly into a container with the hollow side up.
Mix sea salt, water, corn syrup, vinegar, and soju in the specified ratio and let sit at room temperature for two days.
Once liquid has collected, refrigerate and add one more cup of soju before continuing refrigeration.

Cooking tips

Choose medium-sized Korean melons rather than very large ones for better brine absorption and superior texture.
Always place the Korean melons with the hollow side up; if they face down, the brine won’t penetrate properly.
Soju is used to balance and refine the flavor of the pickling liquid.

Recommended for

Those who want to enjoy fresh Korean melons in a unique pickle form.
People seeking a satisfyingly crunchy side dish during the summer months.
Those who wish to use the Korean melon pickle in salads or cold soups.

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