Oi Sobagi

(Stuffed Cucumber Kimchi)

This stuffed cucumber kimchi, called oi sobagi, is an easy kimchi to make! Being a summer favorite in Korea. It’s crisp, crunchy and deliciously refreshing!

Rinse cucumbers. Cut off both ends. If using long Korean cucumbers, cut in half (or thirds if long) crosswise.

1

Add water with salt in a medium size pot. Bring it to a boil.Pour the boiling water over the cucumbers in a bowl. Let it sit until the cucumbers are bendable, about an hour or two, depending on your cucumbers and salt.

2

Meanwhile, cut the chives into 1/2 inch lengths. Julienne the radish (or onion), and then cut into the same lengths.

3

Combine all the stuffing ingredients along with 1/4 cup of water, and mix well. It should taste a bit salty.

4

Drain the cucumbers. Holding the top end of the cucumber on the cutting board, run a small knife through the middle lengthwise. Turn the cucumber and make another cut through the middle lengthwise to make a cross cut.  Repeat.

5

Gently open each slit and insert about a teaspoonful or two of the stuffing. Be sure to fill all 4 slits of each cucumber. Repeat until all the cucumbers are stuffed. Place them in a jar or an airtight container. Leave it out at room temperature for a day.

6

Enjoy!

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