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Fried Cucumbers

Fried Cucumbers

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Line a plate with a paper towel; set aside.
  2. 2 Roll the cucumber slices in the cornmeal. Fry the slices in the hot oil, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cucumbers to the prepared plate; sprinkle with salt to serve.

By Carmen

Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1480 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Inspect several canning jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  3. 3 Bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Boil until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Place cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers into a large glass mixing bowl. Pour brine over top and toss vegetables for several minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer vegetables and brine to the sterilized jars; don't worry if the brine doesn't cover the vegetables. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 days before eating.

By dcbeck46

Million-Dollar Pickles

Million-Dollar Pickles

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumbers, onions, and pickling spice in a large bowl; add water. Cover the bowl; set aside for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
  2. 2 Inspect 6 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until pickles are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
  3. 3 Drain liquid from cucumber mixture; transfer cucumbers, onions, and any pickling spice to a large saucepan. Add sugar, turmeric, and celery seeds; pour in vinegar, adjusting the amount if needed to cover everything. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Pack pickles into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Cool to room temperature, then store in the refrigerator.

By Donna

Lazy Housewife Pickles

Lazy Housewife Pickles

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
10095 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Divide cucumbers and onion between two 1-quart jars with lids.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric in a bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved; pour evenly over cucumbers and onions. Cover jars with lids. Refrigerate before serving for 1 week.

By clover

Christmas Red Pickles

Christmas Red Pickles

4.8

Prep
40 min
Cook
155 min
Total
3015 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel cucumbers, halve lengthwise, and scrape out seeds with a spoon. Cut halves into 1/4-inch half-circles and place into a glass or ceramic crock. Dissolve pickling lime in about 1 quart room temperature water; pour over cucumbers, then add additional water to cover cucumbers by 1/2 inch. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Drain cucumbers and rinse well with cold water. Place into a large stockpot and cover with cold water. Let stand at room temperature for 3 hours, then drain and rinse again.
  3. 3 Return cucumbers to the stockpot. Add 1 cup vinegar, food coloring, alum, and enough water to cover by 1/2 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 2 hours. Drain and let cool a bit before placing into the glass or ceramic crock.
  4. 4 Stir together sugar, remaining 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, red hot candies, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar and candies dissolve. Pour over warm cucumbers. Cover and let sit for 8 hours to overnight.
  5. 5 Pack pickles into hot, sterilized pint jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower the jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 15 to 20 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area. Refrigerate any jars that do not seal.

By bobbi s

Roasted Garlic Tzatziki

Roasted Garlic Tzatziki

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
1455 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place yogurt in a paper coffee filter, paper towels, or 4 layers of cheesecloth set in a strainer or colander set over a bowl. Strain yogurt in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Peel and grate cucumber; squeeze out excess water and place into a bowl. Add strained yogurt, mint, garlic purée, lemon juice, and olive oil; stir to combine. Season with salt; chill before serving.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Bread and Butter Pickles

Bread and Butter Pickles

4.8

Prep
60 min
Cook
30 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl. Allow to stand approximately 3 hours.
  2. 2 Mix sugar, cider vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, and whole cloves together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. 3 Drain any liquid from the cucumber mixture. Stir cucumbers into the boiling vinegar mixture. Remove from heat shortly before the combined mixture comes to a boil.
  4. 4 Transfer into sterile screw-top jars; seal and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By David

Crisp Bread and Butter Pickles

Crisp Bread and Butter Pickles

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
860 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Immerse the pint jars in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Combine cucumbers and onions in a large bowl, layering with canning salt: cover with ice cubes. Let stand for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Drain; rinse; drain again and set aside.
  3. 3 Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, ginger, and peppercorns in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add drained cucumbers and onions; return to a boil.
  4. 4 Pack cucumber mixture and liquid into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Add rounded 1/8 teaspoon pickle crisp granules to each jar. Remove air bubbles. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.
  5. 5 Process in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude.
  6. 6 Remove the jars from the canner and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Ball

Cucumber Nut Bread

Cucumber Nut Bread

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray 2 5x9-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place shredded cucumbers into a colander and let drain for about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, vanilla extract, drained cucumber, and pecans together in a large bowl. Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, and cloves in a separate bowl. Stir dry ingredients into the cucumber mixture until batter is thoroughly combined. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans.
  4. 4 Bake loaves in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let loaves cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing from pans to finish cooling on wire racks.

By Marcella

Chinese-Korean Cucumber Kimchi

Chinese-Korean Cucumber Kimchi

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the cucumbers and sea salt together in a bowl, let stand for 30 minutes to let the cucumbers soften. Drain, and rinse with fresh water.
  2. 2 While the cucumbers are standing in salt, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and stir in the chili bean sauce and hot chili oil.
  3. 3 Mix the cucumbers with sliced chiles, onion, and garlic in a heatproof airtight container, and pour the hot vinegar mixture over the vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to blend the flavors. Serve chilled.

By Helena C

Korean-Style Cucumber Salad

Korean-Style Cucumber Salad

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, stir together vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sesame seeds, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until seeds are brown, about 5 minutes. Remove seeds with a slotted spoon, and stir into vinegar mixture. Mix in cucumber, green onions, and carrot. Cover and refrigerate, at least 5 minutes.

By Paula Stotts

Mom's Spicy Cucumber Kimchee

Mom's Spicy Cucumber Kimchee

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine gochujang, white sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a small bowl to make a seasoned gochujang paste.
  2. 2 Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and instant beef stock together in a large bowl. Stir in seasoned gochujang paste. Add cucumbers; stir until coated. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
  3. 3 Let cucumbers marinate in the refrigerator before serving, at least 1 hour.

By santokieann

Kimbop (Korean Sushi)

Kimbop (Korean Sushi)

4.3

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse rice in a strainer or colander until water runs clear. Combine rice with 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Spread cooked rice onto a baking sheet to cool. Season with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and salt.
  2. 2 While rice is simmering, pour beaten eggs into a skillet over medium-high heat and allow to cook without stirring or turning to get a flat layer of cooked egg. When egg is completely cooked, remove from the skillet and set aside on a cutting board to cool.
  3. 3 Separate nori sheets onto a flat surface and divide cooled rice between them, leaving only a 1/2-inch strip seaweed visible at the top of each sheet. Arrange strips of egg, cucumber, carrot, cheese, and ham in thin layers over rice.
  4. 4 Beginning with the bottom of each sheet of nori, use a bamboo sushi mat to firmly roll each piece into a cylindrical shape. Brush each roll with 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and cut into 6 equal pieces.

By Katie K

Korean Potato Salad

Korean Potato Salad

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot of salted cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add carrots during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Place cucumber slices in a strainer and sprinkle with salt, coating the slices. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Thoroughly rinse cucumbers and transfer to a stack of paper towels or a dry kitchen towel. Give them a good squeeze until most of the moisture is removed. This is an important step if you don't want to end up with a runny dressing.
  3. 3 Cut hard-boiled eggs in half, and set aside 1/2 of 1 yolk. Cut egg whites and remaining yolks into small pieces.
  4. 4 Place potatoes and carrots in a large bowl. Mash gently by pressing down with the back of a spoon until mostly mashed, but still a bit chunky. Mix in chopped egg, cucumber, red onion, apple, and black pepper.
  5. 5 Whisk mayonnaise, gochujang, sesame oil, and ginger together in a bowl; fold into the potato mixture.
  6. 6 Grate reserved egg yolk over the potato salad, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By lutzflcat

Vegetarian Kimchi

Vegetarian Kimchi

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
4465 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse cabbage well. Put cabbage in a bowl and sprinkle liberally with salt, tossing to mix. Set aside for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Mix more salt into cabbage and set aside for another hour.
  3. 3 Wash and drain cabbage. Combine onion, garlic, and ginger in a blender with water. Blend on high speed until smooth.
  4. 4 Stir together rinsed drained cabbage, garlic-ginger mixture, minced green onions, persimmon, cucumber, radish, and cayenne pepper, and mix well.
  5. 5 Transfer mixture into airtight containers and refrigerate for 3 days before serving.

By henry

Cold Spicy Noodles (Leng Mian)

Cold Spicy Noodles (Leng Mian)

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine ice water, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sambal oelek in a bowl. Refrigerate sauce to chill until spaghetti is cooked.
  3. 3 Rinse cooked spaghetti in cold water until totally cooled off; drain well.
  4. 4 Divide sauce between 2 chilled servings bowls. Add equal amounts of spaghetti, cucumber, kimchi, peanuts, egg, and ham to each bowl. Serve immediately.

By Tussah

Bibimbap (Korean Rice Bowl)

Bibimbap (Korean Rice Bowl)

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir cucumber pieces and gochujang paste together in a bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Bring about 2 cups water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet and stir in spinach; cook until bright green and wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain spinach and squeeze out as much moisture as possible; set spinach aside in a bowl and stir in soy sauce.
  4. 4 Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet; cook and stir carrots until softened, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cucumber mixture; sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Set carrot mixture aside in a bowl.
  6. 6 Brown beef in a clean nonstick skillet over medium heat, about 5 minutes per side; set aside.
  7. 7 Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in another nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Fry eggs just on one side until yolks are runny, but whites are firm, 2 to 4 minutes.
  8. 8 Divide cooked rice into 4 large serving bowls; top with spinach mixture, a few pieces of beef, and cucumber mixture. Place 1 egg atop each serving. Drizzle each bowl with 1 teaspoon sesame oil, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and a small amount of gochujang paste if desired.

By mykoreaneats

Traditional Kimchi

Traditional Kimchi

4.4

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
4485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cabbage and radish into a large colander. Sprinkle liberally with salt, mix to combine, and let sit for 1 hour. Sprinkle with additional salt, mix again, and let sit for 1 more hour. Rinse cabbage and let drain.
  2. 2 Combine onion, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a blender. Add water and blend on high power until well combined.
  3. 3 Transfer drained cabbage to a large bowl. Add blended onion mixture, persimmon, cucumber, green onions, and red pepper flakes; mix until well combined.
  4. 4 Transfer kimchi to sterilized airtight containers and refrigerate for three days before serving.

By henry

Korean Sushi

Korean Sushi

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups water and cider vinegar to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until rice grains are sticky and soft.
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan, place chard in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender. Cut into thin strips.
  3. 3 Whisk the eggs with soy sauce and 3 tablespoons water. Pour into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat and cut into strips.
  4. 4 Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Slowly cook and stir the onion until tender. Mix in the beef and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  5. 5 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the nori sheets on a medium baking sheet, and heat in the preheated oven 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly crisp.
  6. 6 Place the nori sheets, one at a time , on a bamboo rolling mat. Line the nori sheets evenly with approximately 3/4 inch (2 cm) depth of rice, taking care not to let the rice cover the edges of the nori. Beginning at one end of the nori sheet, top the rice with a stick of carrot, a line of tuna, chard, egg, a cucumber slice, and a line of beef. Repeat until the food reaches approximately the middle of the nori sheet. Roll the sheets carefully and tightly. Seal with a grain or two of the sticky rice. Slice each roll into approximately 4 pieces and serve.

By sassyangelkiwi Donna-Maree Aus

Gochujang Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Gochujang Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter and sesame oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Stir in white parts of green onion and garlic; cook until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook, stirring, until shrimp are opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, and honey; toss to coat.
  2. 2 Stir cucumber, carrot, green parts of green onion, and sesame seeds together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Top lettuce leaves with shrimp mixture and cucumber mixture. Serve with lemon wedges.

By Juliana Hale

Korean Cucumber Salad

Korean Cucumber Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sliced cucumbers in a large bowl and sprinkle evenly with salt; allow liquid to drain from cucumbers for about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Spoon cucumbers onto sheets of paper towels; wrap paper towels around cucumbers and wring out as much liquid as possible.
  3. 3 Place green onion and garlic in a salad bowl; add rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lemon juice, rice wine, toasted sesame seeds, Korean red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper. Add cucumbers and toss to coat.
  4. 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.

By Oriana

Korean Bulgogi Bowl

Korean Bulgogi Bowl

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Mix in sesame oil.
  2. 2 Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, water, Asian pear, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until combined but still slightly chunky. Pour mixture into the skillet with the beef and cook over medium heat until most of the liquid evaporates, 7 to 9 minutes.
  3. 3 Place 1/4 the cooked brown rice in the bottom of an individual serving bowl. Top with a portion of beef mixture, lettuce, cucumber, red bell pepper, and sesame seeds. Repeat with remaining rice, beef, and toppings.

By Diana71

Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap

Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap

4.7

Prep
60 min
Cook
60 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, sugars, garlic, green onions, and sesame seeds in a large bowl; add sliced beef strips to marinade and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2 Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place 6 Korean stone bowls in the oven.
  4. 4 Combine shiitake mushrooms and 1/2 cup hot water in a small bowl; soak until pliable, about 10 minutes. Trim off and discard stems. Thinly slice caps and set aside.
  5. 5 Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add spinach to water just long enough to wilt leaves, then drain and pat dry. Set aside.
  6. 6 Combine cucumber and carrots in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  7. 7 Preheat a wok over medium-high heat.
  8. 8 Cook and stir carrots and cucumbers in a small amount of sesame oil in the wok until softened. Remove from the wok and set aside. Add a small amount of sesame oil to the wok; cook and stir spinach in sesame oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove spinach from the wok and set aside. Add meat strips and marinade to the wok; cook, stirring frequently, until liquid reduces in volume, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  9. 9 Transfer the stone bowls from the oven to a suitable heat-resistant surface. Brush each bowl with sesame oil to coat. Divide rice into the bowls and gently pack to the bottom (the rice should sizzle as you arrange). Arrange cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, and beef mixture over each portion of rice.
  10. 10 Add one fried egg to each bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and top with nori. Serve Kochujang sauce as a condiment.

By ieetcows

Korean-Style Bulgogi Beef Tacos

Korean-Style Bulgogi Beef Tacos

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim excess fat from beef and slice very thinly across the grain. Transfer beef to a container.
  2. 2 Place onion, pear, garlic, ginger, and sake in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Pulse until marinade is well mixed.
  3. 3 Pour marinade over beef. Gently massage beef for a minute or two. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  4. 4 Mix vinegar, sugar, garlic, gochugaru, sesame oil, and salt together in a large bowl. Add cucumbers and green onions and mix gently by hand. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove beef from refrigerator about 20 minutes before cooking.
  6. 6 Heat canola oil in a cast iron pan over high heat. Cook beef in batches, one layer at a time, stirring until nicely browned, about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding beef, or it will end up steaming instead of browning. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  7. 7 Heat tortillas in another skillet, about 1 minute. Transfer to a serving platter and cover to keep warm. Serve beef bulgogi with the tortillas, cucumber salad, and avocado, green onions, and cilantro as garnishes. Drizzle gochujang over tacos, mixing it with a little water if too thick.

By Joon Ma

Watermelon and Cucumber Juice with a Spritz of Lime

Watermelon and Cucumber Juice with a Spritz of Lime

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Run watermelon and cucumber pieces through a juicer following the manufacturer's instructions, and place the juice into a pitcher. Stir in lime juice, and serve.

By Alyse Ellienne