Cucumber kimchi

Cucumber kimchi

Asian
15 mins Prep

This kimchi doesn’t need four days to ferment. It can be made and eaten on the same day

Created by Spinneys
Prep time 15 minutes
Marination time At least 2 hours
Serves Makes 750g
Cuisine Asian
Diet Vegetarian
Preparation Easy
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 216
Fat 18.3g
Saturates 2.6g
Protein 2.4g
Carbs 12.4g
Sugars 2.2g
Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated. See details

Cooking Instructions

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1

Halve the cucumbers lengthways and place in a bowl. Toss with the salt. Place in a sieve set over a bowl and set aside for 20 minutes.

2

Thoroughly rinse the cucumbers and place in a large serving bowl.

3

Finely slice the spring onions. Peel and grate the garlic and ginger. Zest and juice the lime. Finely chop the Thai basil (or sweet basil).

4

Add all the ingredients to the cucumbers and toss thoroughly to combine.

5

Set aside at room temperature for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

6

Adjust the seasoning and serve.