The word Sobagi means "stuffed with seasoning." Cucumber Sobagi is among
the popular kimchies from spring to summer. The lumpy fruit and cool liquid give us a fresh
flavor. Make only what you need, because it goes sour in relatively short time compared to
other kimchies. No fish juice is added either for the same reason.
scrub with salt and cut into 5cm cylinders. Make slits deep into one ends in the shape of a cross. Soak in salted water for 30 minutes.
leek
clean and wash. Cut into 1cm (1/2 inch) pieces.
scallion, garlic and ginger
clean and wash. Mince.
Some of the materials and most of the wares actually needed are not included in the
materials list, assuming they are readily available in any home.
Metric values are approximated into pounds and inches, as they are not absolutes.
Cooking
Seasoning; Mix the pieces of leek, minced garlic, ginger, ground red chili, salt and sugar.
Knead together gently.
Wrap the salted pieces of cucumber with a piece of gauze to squeeze out water. Stuff the
seasoning in the slits, and pile neatly in a pot.
Add salt to water to taste a little flat to make the sauce and pour in the pot. It takes only
1 day for it to ferment in summer. It is a good idea to ferment it in the chiller and keep it
there until you have used up all of it.
Materials(makes for four) and Precooking