Watermelon Kimchi

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 seedless watermelon, rind removed, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, flesh reserved
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1 cup Korean chili flakes
  • 1 bunch scallions, sliced

Directions

  1. 1
    Sprinkle the watermelon rind with the salt and toss to combine.
  2. 2
    Set aside for 30 minutes until the moisture has drawn out.
  3. 3
    Drain the rind and pat dry on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet.
  4. 4
    Add 1 cup of the watermelon flesh, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger and onion to a food processor.
  5. 5
    Pulse until combined.
  6. 6
    Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Korean chili flakes.
  7. 7
    Add the drained watermelon rind and the scallions and toss to combine.
  8. 8
    Transfer to a jar and let it rest for at least 12 hours before serving.

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