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Watermelon Rind Kimchi
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Watermelon Rind Kimchi

120 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

Perfect for serving and pairing with drinks. I'll share more details below,

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Cut off the hard green part from the watermelon rinds. Cut the remaining part of the rinds into strips or cubes.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Add salt to the crusts, mix, and leave to infuse for 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Then rinse the watermelon rinds to remove the salt and drain them in a colander. Pat dry with paper towels.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Press the garlic through a garlic press, cut the green onions into pieces about 5 cm each, peel the ginger and grate it on a fine grater.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Transfer the watermelon rinds to a deep bowl and add all the prepared ingredients. Add sugar, gochugaru pepper, and fish sauce.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Mix everything well.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Transfer the kimchi into a jar. Pack it tightly so the pieces are fully covered with liquid. Leave it at room temperature for 2 days to ferment; after that, you can store the kimchi in the refrigerator.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    Watermelon rind kimchi is ready, enjoy your meal!