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Oi-sobagi (Cucumber Kimchi)

Oi-sobagi (Cucumber Kimchi)

How to make Oi-sobagi, a practical menu item for the 2024 Korean Cuisine Technician exam.

KoreanSide Dish
⏱️ 15 min total📝 11 steps

What You'll Need

Cucumber1
Chives10g
Saltappropriate amount
Red chili powder2 tbsp
Green oniona small amount
Garlica small amount
Gingera small amount

Instructions

1

Wash the bumps on the cucumber, scrub thoroughly, and remove moisture.

2

Cut the cucumber into 6cm lengths and cut into 3 sections, leaving 1cm at both ends.

3

Make a cross-shaped incision in the cucumber to create 3 to 4 segments.

4

Pickle the cucumber in salt water for about 15 minutes.

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5

Cut the chives into 1cm lengths.

6

Mince the green onion, garlic, and ginger.

7

Mix the minced green onion, garlic, ginger, red chili powder, salt, and water to make the seasoning paste.

8

Add the cut chives to the seasoning and toss to complete the filling.

9

Rinse the pickled cucumber and drain the water.

10

Evenly stuff the chive filling between the incisions of the cucumber.

11

Place the finished cucumber kimchi on a plate.