Cucumber kimchi (Oi-sobagi: 오이소박이)

The recipe is here: www.maangchi.com/recipe/oisoba...
Cucumber kimchi (oi-sobagi) is made by turning a cucumber into a pocket and stuffing it with vegetables and kimchi paste. It's delicious and refreshing and it's a great kimchi to make when cucumbers are in season and you don't feel like waiting for your kimchi to ferment. You can eat this right away: they're cool, spicy, and crunchy. Cucumber kimchi is a good example of a kimchi that doesn't have to be fermented to be great.
It's been a very popular recipe on my website ever since I first posted it. However my original video used copyright-protected music ('A Message to You, Rudy' by The Specials), and the sound was recently removed by the copyright holder. Many people have been asking me to remake the video, so with cucumbers in season it's a good time to do it. Enjoy the updated video!
Ingredients:
2 pounds kirby cucumbers (9 or 10 cucumbers) or 4 4½ inch long small, thin cucumbers.
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup buchu (Asian chives), chopped into ½ inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium carrot, cut into thin matchsticks (about 1 cup)
1 cup onion, sliced thinly
½ cup hot pepper flakes
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

[@jahnaviakkiraju461]

I am vegan. Can you suggest alternative for fish sauce.

[@Maangchi]

Use soup soy sauce instead of fish sauce then. www.maangchi.com/ingredient/soup-soy-sauce

[@katjakrauthahn6846]

We are a smal family from Berlin, Germany and I am a professional Chef. We love your chanal, your book and your funny way. Thank you for your wonderful recepies und showing us through food how wonderful korea is!

[@Maangchi]

Thank you so much!

[@suhoat307obsessionmv7]

I made this 2 days ago and had to come back to thank you!!! my mom fell in love with it and bought more cucumbers and asked me to make more! thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@Maangchi]

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[@tinagaza2184]

Hi maangchi I am from Philippines and I am Tina's daughter and Tina is my mother and she loves your videos😊😊😋 and your cooks are super good thank you 😊

[@itswho170]

I bought big amount of cucumbers couple days ago and didn't know what to do before it's soggy. It was always in my mind to try this recipe after I tried your amazing traditional kimchi recipe. I tried it today and I'm speechless to describe how tasty is it! I lowered the quantity of hot pepper flakes but my tongue is still burning yet I can't stop myself eating it. Thanks Maangchi!!!

[@j.d.kaiser7587]

I love how the spice is hot and the cucumber is cold. It cools your mouth and then you are ready for another bite.

[@Maangchi]

French caption was submitted by one of my viewers! Thanks a lot! kzbin.info_video?v=ApQUENQbgiY Now this video has captions in 20 different languages! All were done by some of you! Amazing!

[@adrjaco]

I've made this twice now, my family loves it. It gets even better after chilling in the fridge for a day

[@edwinespinoza2059]

Hi maangch,i I forgot to say hello to the sweetest lady on the internet.

[@Maangchi]

👍Thanks a lot!

[@TheVivienne1990]

I have never liked cucumbers for as long as I can remember. But THIS dish changed everything!!!

[@dthurmond6329]

Maangchi: I just finished making this. I've been scared to try it but I did it. I'm so proud. It looks and smells so good. I made 20 cucumber kimchi's. Next adventure is Kimchi, your original recipe. Thanks for sharing.

[@jyjelly2402]

This was the first thing ive made from your recipes. My wife (who is korean) was very happy with my result. I made your beef and radish soup and gim bap. Next time i wont try and make all three at the same time.

[@user-wm5eh5uk8g]

This is my go to recipe for cucumber kimchi. My husband won't eat cabbage kimchi but he loves this. Keep those recipes coming!

[@riyamitawa]

Can I store this for long ?

[@chimpurinkohimiru8920]

​@@riyamitawaHello, I'm very late for this reply but you can probably store this kimchi for like a month if you like fresh kimchi 😅 As long as you store it properly it won't go bad!

[@vshnutvri5167]

Love you sister. I prepared it, cried whole day due to burning in my hand as we grow hot red chilli but when tasted it I was smiling. This Vishnu from Bharat. Love you!!

[@madspacee]

After about 3 months of telling myself "I'm gonna try this someday", I finaly made some, with brown rice. This is SO good. I just found my new lunch snack. Thanks Maangchi !

[@Maangchi]

Congratulations! Don't hesitate to cook delicious food anymore! : )

[@saristaa1]

I love watching vegetables get cut, sliced and diced. There just something about it that's mesmerizing.

[@tinglesrosyrupeeland]

The sound if vegetables being chopped up is so freakin relaxing too

[@leaamelie17]

@@StoneOfMoon that's why I love asian recipes there is a lot of cutting and preparing and quick cooking.

[@icke11234]

Me too, absolutely! ;-)

[@Aishwaryadesai184]

I made it for my grandfather and believe me he love it 🤗 THANK YOU SO MUCH MAM!!!!! Lot's of love 💜

[@mhyang3784]

새로 만난 이웃이 프랑스분인데 발효음식을 공부하면서 오이김치를 담궈주셨어요. 요알못이라 자신이 없지만 저도 한국음식 가끔 드리면서 정을 쌓아갑니다. 망치님 유튜브 알려드렸더니 정독한다며 기뻐하네요. 망치님 응원합니다!

[@Maangchi]

감사합니다!

[@thatcoldtaxi]

This just made my night. As a child my best friend was Korean and her grandmother ALWAYS made these and we would devour them. I've never been able to remember the name and my description of them has always baffled people; but, the flavor and sight has always stuck with me. Soo tasty.

[@Maangchi]

"my description of them has always baffled people" : ) Thank you for sharing the story!

[@gitpluk]

I simply Love this recipe, so do my co-workers in healthcare to whom I send this video. You do have a number of fans from Holland added! Thank you, stay safe🙏🏻💖

[@prachidongre4484]

I made this last year! It was delicious. Watching this video again to make it soon. Already drooling!! 😬

[@YukitoYuki]

This is single best thing I learned make this year. Because Kirby, carrot and onion are in season, I have made over kilo, so I can enjoy this in winter too. Kamsahamida Maangchi!

[@Maangchi]

Congratulations! You can make this kimchi anytime now!

[@joserobiou]

Just made two batches, one for eating fresh and another to ferment a bit. Both amazing! Loved it, muy new favorite easy dish...

[@katarzynazlasu1400]

I just made this, and ate with warm rice and pork belly. It was sooo delicious. I'm in heaven right now.

[@Maangchi]

+Kati morethanless yummy!

[@safaehhh]

can u tell me please what's that thing with red colour in 03:42 min

[@sripujitop4903]

+safae sousou is chili powder

[@candypop4020]

+safae sousou chilli powder

[@larasophi5472]

+wtf 666 that's the Korean chilli powder

[@Diarmuhnd]

My mom will love this recipe, I'll make it for her this weekend. *Thank you, have fun and stay safe in 2020.*

[@leahagoyaoy-abcede681]

Her instructions are so clear and easy to follow. Last time I made Pogi Kimchi and it was so delicious! I will also try to do this Oi sobagi!

[@user-jz1uv3bz9u]

Огромное спасибо за рецепт . Что перевели на русски язык. Желаю вам долгих лет жизни и крепкого здоровья, процветания, благополучия. Успеха во всех творческих способностей. Я рада что у меня на кухне в столе будут мои любимые рецепты.

[@crlfries77]

I love love your recipes... but what I love the most is your personality. Your so awesome. Thank you 🥰💯🙌🏽💓

[@Viktoriya_1988]

Обожаю как вы готовите, прекрасные рецепты! Спасибо огромное!

[@mrragman12345]

This is beautiful I didnt make the kimchi I bought chonga kimchi and stuffed it inside with red pepper garlic salt and pepper, honestly korean food is beautiful and amazing in every way and kind Seriously as an Englishman I am so happy to have discovered all these amazing flavours

[@LuvAlbabee11]

I made this for my family the other night & they love it!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful culture & recipes😊

[@Maangchi]

Spanish (Latin America) caption was submitted by one of my viewers! Thank you so much!

[@arrisbautista7778]

Maangchi wat the name of red powder?

[@Maangchi]

Korean hot pepper flakes called gochu-garu. Check this out, please. www.maangchi.com/ingredient/hot-pepper-flakes

[@arrisbautista7778]

Maangchi thank u so much😊😊😊😊

[@hambaallahbaraokallah9753]

Maangchi terimakasih indonesia

[@summerlin2679]

Maangchi i ❤️ you

[@Alexis-iq7lz]

I tend to make something similar but with regular kimchi paste. I stuff them and pour the leftover paste on top. Then slow ferment them in the refrigerator for a day. So delicious!

[@valibas1]

Love your recipes (german texan here) so far made your chicken dumplings, crispy mushrooms and veg, and cabbage kimchi…this is what i am making this weekend. Thanks for always sharing your cultural food!

[@quietpls]

I made this recipe today. I ate three of them by myself. It was a beautiful thing. I wish I had two stomachs so I could finish it but I'm so very full. Thanks to the chef. I can't wait to try the other recipes.

[@yazminsablay5334]

you are amazing and funny i enjoyed watching your videos for two solid hours..the best cooking and love how you wash just about everything with running water...ultimately cleaned

[@bethanydawn83]

"Wake up your family!" you're the most adorable person ever

[@Maangchi]

: )

[@elisrietbrazdacosta4874]

Eu fiz hoje! Maravilhoso, ficou muito delicioso! Obrigada Maangchi por ensinar essa receita!

[@AlWolf]

I feel as though I've learned more about Korean cooking than I know about the cuisine of my own country :'D ♥ Maangchi

[@kierad.4437]

i love this. first type of kimchi i ever had. always eat with rameon.

[@sussiprapakranant8023]

Maangchi, you have the cutest personality ever! I made yachaejeon and gochujang veggie fried rice this evening inspired by you :) Love your channel and recipes!

[@Maangchi]

Wonderful! Continued success with your Korean cooking!

[@Nohandle12]

This is still a staple in my snack rotation, I have made this since I watched this video when it came out. It’s a rainy day in Virginia today, so I made some cucumber kimchi to brighten my day. Thank you for all that you do! ❤

[@valyag8185]

You are GREAT!! Love LOVE watching your videos!!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@tocaelisha662]

We love you Maangchi, from Cebu Philippines.. Im currently making this now.. Thank you soooo much Maangchi, your traditional kimchi recipe are for keeps.. God bless you more and more... 💟 💟 💟

[@tiagosom]

I've been watching for years and just realized there is no ginger in this one! lol Im making it tonight. (but with a little ginger! lol) I love Maangchi and her videos... ♥

[@user-tk7jy4kg9p]

Очень красиво получилось, надо сделать , обожаю корейские салаты и закуски,такое разнообразие .

[@dogsbyfire]

Thank you, Maangchi! I love learning how to cook from you.

[@susanpeterson7135]

I just discovered you and I am obsessed. Everything you makes looks so good.

[@user-yw5tj6sc1j]

Большое вам спасибо за ваши чудесные рецепты, готовим и наслаждаемся, успехов вам, и ждем новые фильмы с рецептиками!

[@stephensmith294]

Oh! So good, my mouth is watering with just my memory of eating these cucumbers.

[@parismoon2130]

I laughed out loud when you started chopping loudly, "wake up your family!" xD

[@Maangchi]

Carmen K haha

[@stevenlauj725]

Maangchi can we order your kimchi ms.maangchi?????? please say we can....

[@radheradhe8443]

l nice

[@philipkim476]

I just want to say Thank you for this informative video, every time I follow your recipe it comes out amazing. Thanks again, from Ocala, Florida

[@joanebeaudoin]

Maangchi, you are a cultural treasure! I just found your videos and website yesterday when looking for a cucumber kimchi to make for the over abundance from my garden. Thank you so much for all the information you provide about Korean food. Love your recipes and your sense of humor. I will be making this recipe tomorrow. Yum!

[@Maangchi]

❤️

[@racquelwood4356]

I just found your channel today and I can’t stop watching. Absolutely ❤️ you!!!

[@user-pu2px8gq8j]

Спасибо Вам за вкусненькие огурчики.💋

[@Maangchi]

Arabic caption is up now. One of my viewers submitted the caption! Thanks a lot!

[@risaajah2160]

kimchi itu rasanya spt apa

[@hongduong9757]

sao ko dich tieng viet

[@RD.82]

Risa Cholifatul rasanya asin asam

[@risaajah2160]

Mksih

[@isitonmynates]

Maangchi fx aa

[@nancycathey1401]

I love watching your videos… you explain how to make easy these delicious dishes…

[@feelingsunleashed]

I am so glad I found your chanel. Thank you for the wonderful recipe. Love from London ❤

[@Maangchi]

Filipino caption was submitted by one of my viewers! Thank you so much!

[@yvldsqzn4806]

oh, thanks for acknowledging Filipino viewers, saranghe maangchi 😘😘😘😘

[@6idangle]

I grew up in an African American and Jewish house with my korean aunt and the south korean diet is so much healthier and the people as well, I miss teh homemade korean foods.

[@bambolina2351]

Wow what a beautiful cultural mix 😍

[@CMaiaMC]

I'm super into Korean foods right now and your channel is amazing, every recipe you can think of in one spot! Thank you ❤️

[@Snooty-Pookie]

These cucumbers are the best. Once you have one, you’ll keep craving more! 🤤

[@shenicasmith]

This recipe is so delicious. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm eating it now and I had to stop and take a moment to thank you.

[@babulanayak3413]

Shenica Smith M

[@shanmugapriya9340]

How many days it has to sit for fermentation and how to do

[@jobean7421]

What a lovely Lady! It is such a joy to watch you cooking your national dishes just the way your mum used to cook it. It's also very interesting because fermented dishes could be discovered in many cultures but in most Western ones they had been forgotten and replaced with unhealthy fast food just for the sake of convenience . Also, last 2 - 3 generations of modern women don't make such fermented dishes either because they have not been passed such recipes from their previous generations, or , they just don't have time or desire to spend hours in the kitchen. But, I think , cooking something from a very scratch is rather therapeutical because it does takes mind off daily stress and pressures of our modern lives.

[@tjgrayson8531]

jo bean so true I have a korean wife and I'm Australian the Australian diet is so bad so full of sugar so un healthy.

[@user-nm7nl5jh2j]

My family is Korean and I've watched my mom make kimchi at home ever since I was little - even helped her make the paste or collect the excess ingredients for a geotjeori(겉절이). The salting part is a teeny bit easier these days, because many plantations have started to offer pre-salted napa cabbages online. Still, it takes two or three full days to get everything in order! I know how difficult kimjang (the process of makig kimchi) is, and my mom does NOT want me to make my own kimchi when I start living alone. Guess what? I WANT to do it by myself xD

[@saravaezi2001]

+제정은 you go girl. 👍👍👍. I'm not Korean. I have no connection to korea what so ever but I make it at least once a month.

[@yasmeengreeda5167]

I made it yesterday and i was super happy ..my family loved it too ❤ Thank you 👍💞

[@Maangchi]

👏

[@tuffy2242]

maangchi, i just love everything you make and all of your videos! your kimchi videos are THE BEST! thank you so much for all that you have given us...our stomachs are very happy-

[@shamanfox5314]

Maangchi, I cannot thank you much for sharing your recipes with us viewers.. Kimchi has literally saved my skin... My acne has healed considerably and my skin glows.. Thank you ❤️

[@indaanisa1132]

really???how can???

[@keithhanley7796]

@@indaanisa1132 it's the probiotics from fermenting - good bacteria are essential for good but health, and good but health is essential for good overall health. This is why, since ancient times, all cultures have eaten fermented foods, and is also one of the many reasons modern processed foods are unhealthy - almost nothing available in a supermarket is properly fermented (except sauerkraut and traditionally made dill pickles). Fermentation equals life. Sorry I took so long to answer, but I just found this video!

[@wavehead89]

I'm scared to make my own kimchi but I think I can manage this one! Thanks Maangchi! :)

[@ceciliasoo9874]

Wow, this cucumber is spectacular. I will definitely make this when I grow my own cucumbers in spring.

[@Hestiah]

My mom used to make this style of cucumber kimchi and it was my favorite as a kid. I haven’t had it since I was a kid. But now I can make it myself. Thank you!

[@user-mn4bl3kb5w]

숙성해서 밥이랑 가치 먹으면 얼마나 맛있게 써요. 😃😃 오늘도 영상 잘보고 잘배우고 갑니다

[@TheAngelinalovefan]

"Wake up your family" so funny I'm subscribing just for that one joke :D also your beautiful personality and videos

[@Maangchi]

Bobby Stewart : )

[@oanhvu79]

Bobby Stewa

[@yangeraierofficialvideo7817]

Maangchi you are an inspiration to me. thanks

[@heathersouvannavongsack1074]

Bobby Stewart i

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[@오늘도락kfood]

오이소박이 땡기네요. 외국에서 이렇게 한식을 잘만드시다니 정말 훌륭합니다.

[@donnaatip2834]

I made today..and will bring to work tomorrow for my korean co-worker❤️

[@MillaRaeDeshibeau]

Thank you so much for this recipe I made it today with modifications but came out great!! Thank you!!

[@anyhowsay8659]

I love to watch you. You are so natural. Your love for food makes me feel I want to eat too.

[@aztecflow87]

The absolute best recipe ever! I added some cilantro into the mix and it was great. But the original is sooo yummy , thank you!!

[@sophialis37]

Came across your channel and I LOVE it ....your cooking is great ....you have lots of knowledge

[@Maangchi]

Someone submitted English caption! Thank you very much!

[@mirandabuttnugget7475]

Can you use normal american chives instead of asian chives

[@mirandabuttnugget7475]

+Yourmom thanks

[@green-eyed4435]

Maangchi 안녕하세요^^ Where is Polish capiton?

[@prachidongre4484]

I tried this recipe and it turned out really good. Thank you! 😊

[@cindymccarthy5001]

OMG...... I love this so wonderful!!! Where has this been all my life! Even when I lived in Korea I never got to have Cucumber kimchi!!!!!

[@krystgenson3182]

I never cared much about cooking until I found your channel. Thank you so much. Also I don't have white onions so I used red (violet) onions, I think it's ok.

[@ShinaDragon]

I really love your recipes, I've tried to do 물냉면 and It came really good!

[@Cymricus]

i tried to cut a carrot like this and it took two months for the skin to grow back

[@samaah8333]

Cymric omg hhhhh

[@maryama.halliru3518]

😂 😂 😂 Sorry

[@amyemily5163]

Hahaha..

[@ashaaaanu4]

😂😂😁

[@anxeeafridi990]

Same here 😂

[@kbuckshot351]

I just love your video’s!! You make it very easy to understand!! Love your home made cooking!! Thank you so much ☺️

[@krazmokramer]

My friend had a Korean restaurant in Newton Kansas for over 30 years. She used to make these for me. They are my favorite kimchi!!! She also gave me the recipe for her famous Korean hot sauce!!!! Thank you for posting this video and recipe! You look like my friend's sister in law.

[@subject_of_ymir]

I'm just admiring how sharp that knife is.

[@Maangchi]

Indonesian caption was submitted by kupit talopes (KZbin channel)! Thank you so much for your time and effort, kupit!

[@Ryooma-th5vx]

Maangchi I am Indonesia mom I.like to see your video and I.mostly to try this

[@hestisulistyo9296]

thanks for the translet

[@maharanianindya5707]

Terima kasih

[@virginiacaranto5018]

Maangchi all the food u make there all look good. I wish i can cooked like u

[@helenscholz2694]

Sooooooo yummy I like it very much.

[@NilmaMZayas]

I made the Kimchi, wow delicious, thank you for the recipe, now I will do the cucumber kimchi.

[@addictionmystyle3718]

I'm too late to watch this. Your hand is fantasy world. Amazing cooking skill

[@yasminmarzan2863]

Another awesome cucumber recipe, I love love love it ms. MAANGCHI 😘

[@marialeonorbenites495]

You’re amazing & sound the any dish you make is easy I will try look delicious ❤️

[@kamzquinker4475]

Seeing for first time such ingredients with cucumber. Love it.❤️

[@michaelbressette2599]

Now that I have the Kimchi process worked out nicely, time to try something new. THIS IS IT ! :) I very much enjoy watching your videos not just for fresh ideas but also because of your joyous nature & the way you teach us how to prepare these delicious recipes of goodness & health. I like your recipes because not only are they heavenly, delicious & HEALTHY, but they are also extremely affordable to make & we all know how expensive healthy food really is. With your recipes I can alter them if I choose to change up the recipe once in a while which I have done with the Kimchi by adding Turnips & other fruits vs using pear. I will be changing my diet very soon to help me find other ways to cope with 2 health conditions & these fermented foods are ideal for me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, it really helps make being in the kitchen a joy & not a chore.

[@point4548]

와 진짜미쳤다... 한국아닌곳에서 이렇게 만들수있게 방법알려주셔서 고맙습니다! 제친구들도 한국요리 정말좋아하는데 한번 만들어봐야겠습니다ㅎㅎ

[@jo1603]

한국이 아닌곳에서 재료찾기가 힘들죠 ㅠㅠ

[@Hyoungje]

Love your videos. You always say something cute that makes me laugh. “Wake up your family.” 😁

[@intuit5767]

I just made 4 half gallon jars of this...to ferment over the weekend...and I tried some fresh. It's SO DELICIOUS!!!

[@maryroseboquiron1477]

thank you for sharing your recipe. making kimchi is now my small business ❤️

[@danizg9081]

I saw this years ago and still like to come back because is the easiest recipe I've seen I tried making them, they were good but I don't think as good as yours! I will try and make them again!!!!😋

[@Maangchi]

I made my oisobagi yesterday! Delicious! : )

[@annajankowiak2538]

I did it! I can not stop eating these guys! 😍

[@TheMidnightHag]

I’m excited to try this, but also you’re so cute and the captions were great. Thank you for making my day today with your funny energy.