This Man's Cook Old-fashioned Oi-jji

Name: This Man's Cook Old-fashioned Oi-jji
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: cucumber 10 pieces; water 2L; flower salt 2 cups; soju 1 cup

Traditional oi-jji with crisp texture, made by pouring boiled saltwater and soju, then aging in the shade

20 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

cucumbersoju

Ingredients needed 10 servings

cucumber 10 pieces
water 2L
flower salt 2 cups
soju 1 cup

Recipe

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Prepare 10 short, firm cucumbers. Rinse briefly under running water and dry completely.

Stack the cucumbers in a storage container, arranging the stems in a zigzag pattern.

In a pot, combine 2L of water and 2 cups of flower salt. Boil until the salt dissolves, then turn off the heat.

Pour the boiling saltwater evenly over the cucumbers in the container.

Use a plate to press down on the cucumbers uniformly so they don’t float to the surface.

Add 1 cup of soju to prevent mold formation.

Let the saltwater cool completely, then cover the container with its lid.

Age in a shaded, sunless area for about ten days, then refrigerate and serve.

Rinse cucumbers lightly and dry completely. Arrange them in a zigzag pattern in the container.
Boil water and flower salt, pour evenly over cucumbers, and press down with a plate and weight.
Add soju, let cool completely, cover, and age in the shade for ten days.

Cooking tips

Avoid rubbing cucumbers with coarse salt as it may cause damage and softening; just brush off dust or rinse gently.
Any remaining moisture can lead to mold growth, so ensure cucumbers are completely dry after washing.
Pouring boiling saltwater in one spot may overcook certain cucumbers—distribute it evenly across all cucumbers.
Press firmly with a weight to extract moisture effectively, resulting in a crispier texture.

Recommended for

Those seeking a crisp, salty side dish to boost appetite in summer.
People who want to make traditional oi-jji without mold and lasting freshness.
Those wanting a clean-tasting, fail-proof oi-jji using minimal ingredients.

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