Buchu Kimchi
Korean Korean - Banchan

Buchu Kimchi

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 300g garlic chives (buchu), cut into 4cm pieces
  • • 1/4 onion, thinly sliced
  • • 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tsp saeujeot (fermented prawns), minced
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rinse and thoroughly dry the chives, then cut into 4cm lengths.

2
Phase 2

Mix the gochugaru, fish sauce, saeujeot, garlic, ginger, and sugar into a thick paste.

3
Phase 3

Coat the chives and onion evenly with the paste by hand.

4
Phase 4

Pack into a container and rest 30 minutes at room temperature.

5
Phase 5

Refrigerate and eat within 2-3 days, sprinkled with sesame seeds, as chives soften quickly.