Sep 29, 2023

Korean Side Dish (Jjang Ah Chi)

Sweet, tangy, & salty vegetables with umami crunch!

Chef's notes

This quick side dish is a korean style pickle that goes great with any grilled meats & rice !

Details

  • ⏲️ Prep time: 20 mins
  • 🍳 Cook time: 10 mins
  • 🍽️ Servings: 1-20 persons

Ingredients

  • 1-3 Chayote
  • 1 Onion
  • 4-6 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Cucumbers (optional)
  • 2-6 Green Pepper / Jalapeños (optional spice leveling)
  • 1 Red/Yellow Bell Peppers (optional little spice)
  • 1 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 cup Dark Soy Sauce / Soy Sauce
  • 1 cup White Vinegar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 Cup White / Brown Sugar

Directions

  1. Cut all vegetables to bite sizes,
  2. Put bite size vegetables into glass jars (with lids to seal later),
  3. Bring 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup dark soy sauce, 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, & 1 cup sugar into a pot, this will be the brine sauce.
  4. Stir pot and bring brine sauce to boil.
  5. Pour brine into glass jars with vegetables & let cool for 10 mins.
  6. Seal & refrigerate.
  7. Enjoy right away or cold! :)