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Korean Garlic Chive Pickles with Chili Flakes

Delicious Korean Garlic Chive Pickles with Chili Flakes Recipe

Try these vibrant Korean Garlic Chive Pickles with Chili Flakes for a quick, flavorful condiment.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 200 g Garlic Chives cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 1 small Korean Radish peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 1 small Carrot peeled and julienned
  • 2 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
For the Pickling Brine
  • 2 tablespoons Korean Chili Flakes Gochugaru
  • 1 cup Rice Vinegar
  • ½ cup Water
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce or Soy Sauce for a vegan option
Optional Additions
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Glass jar
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and trim 200g of garlic chives, cutting them into 2-inch lengths. Peel and julienne a small Korean radish and a small carrot, then add 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves.
  2. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Korean chili flakes over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to ensure even distribution.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of rice vinegar, ½ cup of water, ¼ cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Heat until sugar and salt dissolve.
  4. Once the brine cools, pack the vegetable mixture into a glass jar.
  5. Pour the cooled brine over the vegetables, ensuring they are submerged.
  6. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, preferably 2-3 days for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best taste. Let the pickles chill for a few days before serving for maximum flavor enhancement.

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