Recipe:
Watermelon Kimchi
6 servings
2 cups watermelon rind, cut into 2-inch length pieces
2 tablespoons course sea salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped scallions
½ jalapeno, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons gochugaru
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown rice syrup (or maple syrup)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1. In a large bowl, mix together watermelon rind pieces with salt, until the rind pieces are evenly coated. Set aside for 30 minutes. Stir the contents of the bowl so that the pieces on the bottom are now on the top. Set aside for another 30 minutes. The pieces should be “bendy.”
2. Drain the watermelon and rinse 3 times under cold water to remove excess salt. Pat the pieces dry.
3. Add the pieces back to clean large bowl, together with the remaining ingredients. Stir until the pieces are evenly coated. Serve immediately or pickle for 3 to 5 days.