Simple Chives Kimchi
Simple Chives Kimchi
Easy Chives Kimchi Recipe Without Rice Paste
I made simple chives kimchi without rice paste. This recipe allows you to easily prepare a delicious and refreshing chives kimchi at home, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Main Ingredients- 500g fresh chives
- 1/2 carrot
- 1 onion
Seasoning Ingredients- 5 Tbsp fish sauce
- 6 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp ginger extract (or minced ginger)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 5 Tbsp fish sauce
- 6 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp ginger extract (or minced ginger)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fresh chives. Remove any yellow leaves or debris. Soak the chives in water mixed with a little vinegar for about 5 minutes, then rinse them under cold running water. This helps to refresh the chives and ensure they are clean. After rinsing, drain them thoroughly in a colander.
Step 2
Once drained, cut the chives into roughly three equal lengths. Cutting them too short might diminish the crisp texture, so aim for a manageable size.
Step 3
Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin strips. The vibrant color of the carrot will add visual appeal to your chives kimchi.
Step 4
Peel the onion and julienne it into thin strips, similar to the carrot. The onion adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor to the kimchi.
Step 5
In a large bowl or container, combine the cut chives, julienned carrot, and onion. Handle the vegetables gently to avoid bruising the chives.
Step 6
Add 5 tablespoons of fish sauce to the vegetables. The fish sauce will help to soften the chives and begin the seasoning process. Gently toss the ingredients with your hands, being careful not to mash the chives. Let them sit and marinate for about 10 to 20 minutes.
Step 7
Allow the chives to marinate for about 20 minutes until they become slightly wilted. You can gently mix them halfway through for even seasoning.
Step 8
After 20 minutes, you’ll notice that some fish sauce has collected at the bottom of the bowl. Don’t discard this liquid! We’ll use it as a base for our kimchi seasoning, and it’s key to the delicious flavor.
Step 9
Carefully pour the collected fish sauce into a separate bowl. This flavorful liquid will be mixed with the other seasonings to create the perfect kimchi paste.
Step 10
Now, let’s make the seasoning. To the reserved fish sauce, add 6 tablespoons of red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of plum extract, 1 tablespoon of ginger extract (or finely minced ginger), and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds. Mix everything together well until the seasoning paste is uniform. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Step 11
Pour the prepared seasoning paste over the marinated chives.
Step 12
Gently toss the chives with the seasoning using your hands. Mix carefully to ensure the seasoning coats all the chives evenly without crushing them. This gentle mixing helps to prevent a raw taste from the chives.
Step 13
At first, it might seem like there isn’t enough seasoning, but as you mix, the chives will release some moisture, and the seasoning will become perfectly distributed. Chives kimchi is best when it’s not overly coated with seasoning; a moderate amount allows the natural flavor of the chives to shine through.
Step 14
Your delicious chives kimchi is now complete! It can be enjoyed immediately, or for a more developed flavor, refrigerate it for about a day before serving. It’s a wonderful side dish for rice or a great accompaniment to grilled meats.
