Quick Cucumber Kimchi - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Kirby cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup untoasted sesame oil
- 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped Thai or sweet basil
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean coarse red pepper powder; see Note)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon Asian fish sauce
Instructions
- In a colander, toss the sliced cucumbers with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and let stand for 20 minutes. Rinse the cucumbers and drain well.
- In a large bowl, toss the cucumbers with all of the remaining ingredients and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Season the kimchi with salt and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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