Korean Cucumbers
INGREDIENTS:
6 Cucumbers
2 tb Salt
2 Scallions
1 Clove garlic, minced
1/8 ts Dried ground chili peppers
1/8 ts Powderedginger
1/2 ts Chopped candied ginger
-(optional)
2/3 c Water
6 Cucumbers
2 tb Salt
2 Scallions
1 Clove garlic, minced
1/8 ts Dried ground chili peppers
1/8 ts Powderedginger
1/2 ts Chopped candied ginger
-(optional)
2/3 c Water
B's Cucumber Recipes: Korean cucumber pickle (O-I KeemChee)
Scrub the cucumbers thoroughly. Cut in half lengthwise, thencut into pieces 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with1 Tb ofthe salt and set aside for 10 mins.Wash and drain the cucumbers. Chop the scallioncoarsely. Add the garlic, chili peppers, ginger, and remainingsalt. Combine these ingredients with the cucumbersand place in a bowl. Add the water and stir.
Cover and place in awarm spot. Marinate forat least 48 hours, although if the weather is cool it will sometimes take several days longer to become pickled. Inorder to prevent the pickle odor from spreading, either place in asecluded spot or cover well with several layers of cloth. Chill and serve cold as a relish.
Scrub the cucumbers thoroughly. Cut in half lengthwise, thencut into pieces 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with1 Tb ofthe salt and set aside for 10 mins.Wash and drain the cucumbers. Chop the scallioncoarsely. Add the garlic, chili peppers, ginger, and remainingsalt. Combine these ingredients with the cucumbersand place in a bowl. Add the water and stir.
Cover and place in awarm spot. Marinate forat least 48 hours, although if the weather is cool it will sometimes take several days longer to become pickled. Inorder to prevent the pickle odor from spreading, either place in asecluded spot or cover well with several layers of cloth. Chill and serve cold as a relish.