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Chive Kimchi (Buchu Kimchi)

This Chive Kimchi recipe is going to be the easiest kimchi you will ever make. You can prepare this 5 minutes before your meal and enjoy the fresh, spicy, and savory flavors you love in a kimchi!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Buchu Kimchi, Chives Kimchi
Servings: 8 small servings
Author: Chef Chris Cho

Equipment

  • Gloves

Ingredients

  • 200 grams Chives
  • 1/2 of Whole Onion Julienne
  • 3 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Mirin
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Perilla Oil or Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  • Prepare your ingredients: Wash the chives and chop them into 2-3 inch pieces and chop the onions julienne.
  • In a bowl, combine the chives and onion, and season it with pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, sugar, garlic, fish sauce, perilla oil or sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
  • With a gloved hand, mix the seasoned chives. Scrunch the chives and make sure the seasonings go through and through each strand.
  • Taste and adjust according to your preference. If you like it more sweet, add more sugar. If you like it more savory, add more soy sauce and sesame oil.
  • Serve with Korean BBQ and enjoy!

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