This was awesome! Cucumber kimchi is my favorite! I already had toasted sesame seeds so I skipped the first step. I also used apple cider vinegar instead because that is what my mom always uses when she cooks Korean food and added a pinch of sugar or "sweetness" as my mom calls it. It was very easy to make and really tastes like the real thing! I just wanted to say that kochujong isn't really a hot sauce it is hot pepper paste...just thought this might help people who are looking for it
This was very good even though I made changes to it. I couldn't find Korean hot sauce so I used Frank's hot sauce. I also used a yellow onion instead of green. I also added 1 tsp of sugar as suggested by another member. I liked the contrast of flavors between the hot sauce and the sesame oil. This dressing was not too spicy which I also liked. I will definitely be making this again.
Excellent!!! The only thing that I recommend is to cut the vinegar in half. Also salt the cucumbers and let them sit to "sweat them out" rinse before coating with the dressing. Great recipe!
I also wanted to add a note. To make it really authentic you can rinse your cucumbers after you slice them and sprinkle them with a pinch of salt for 10 minutes to wilt them a litte before you use them. I prefer mine a little more juicy but my boyfriend likes them that way too.
this recipe is yummmmy! I love love love cucumber kimchi. It's not quite my grandmonther's quality but it still rocked and was super close!
I substituted srihacha hot sauce instead of korean hot sauce and cilantro for green onion. Exellent.
I couldn't find the Korean hot sauce or paste so I used a Thai hot sauce I had on hand. I also used diced red onion instead of the green and added a pinch of cane sugar crystals. It was really good but with the hot sauce I used very spicy! I'm not sure if the kochujang would be that hot but be wary if your sensitive to spicy food. We loved it and will definitely make again!
This is very good!! I did follow another reviewer and added 1 Tbs of sugar. You HAVE to use sesame oil because I think that's what make this soooooo good.
7 27 17... Tangy & spicy. I used Asian Chili Garlic sauce for the hot sauce. Two tablespoons sesame seeds is alotta seeds for one cuc - & I am a fan of sesame & sesame seeds. 'Wonder if it should be 2 teaspoons.
