Ensure no part of your watermelon goes to waste with this delightful and refreshing watermelon kimchi recipe. It combines spicy, savory-sweet flavors with a satisfying crunch. Keep in mind, unlike traditional kimchi, this recipe is best enjoyed within a few days to maintain its freshness.

Quick Info

⏱️ 45 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 91%

Nutrition

117 cal • 2g protein • 24g carbs • 2g fat

Tags

[Dairy-Free] • [Gluten-Free] • [Healthy] • [Easy] • [Appetizers] • [Sides] • [Pescatarian] • [Under 45 Minutes]

Ingredients

• 1 small watermelon
• 3 Tbsp coarse sea salt
• ½ white onion, peeled and diced
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
• 8 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup gochugaru, or more if you like spice
• ¼ cup fish sauce
• 3 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp mulyeot (Korean corn syrup)
• 1 cup fresh watermelon flesh
• 1 tbsp sesame oil, optional
• 1 scallion, chopped, optional
• Sesame seeds, optional

Instructions Preview

1. Peel the thin green skin from the watermel…
2. In a large bowl, toss the rinds with sea s…
3. Meanwhile, blend together 1 cup of waterme…

…and 5 more steps

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Recipe by: Joelle Park • From: Tasty