Kim Chee

Ingredients

• •3 lg Cucumbers
• •1 1/2 TB Salt
• •1 Scallion (including top)
• •1 Clove garlic
• •1/2 ts Red chili pepper
• •1/2 cup Water

Directions

1. 1Cut off the ends of the cucumber, but do not peel.
2. 2Cut each cucumber in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
3. 3Cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces.
4. 4Mix 1 tablespoon of the salt thoroughly with the cucumber pieces and allow to stand for 15 minutes. Then wash all the salt off.
5. 5Cut the scallion into thin strips lengthwise and then into 2-inch pieces.
6. 6Smash, peel, and mince garlic. Mince chili pepper.
7. 7Combine cucumber, scallion, garlic, chili pepper, and the other 1/2 tablespoon of the salt and water, and mix thoroughly in a crock or pot.
8. 8Cover tightly and allow to stand for 2 days at room temperature.
9. 9This Kim Chee will keep for 2 weeks if refrigerated in a tightly covered jar.