Spicy Pineapple Kimchi Marinade
A zesty and flavorful kimchi marinade that infuses pineapple with spicy and sweet elements, perfect for transforming various dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (refrigeration time)
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole pineapple, trimmed, peeled, and diced into 2.5 cm cubes
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 125 grams gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 65 grams Asian pear, diced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely minced
- 60 millilitres fish sauce
Instructions
- Trim, peel, and dice the pineapple into 2.5 cm cubes, removing any tough eyes or fibrous portions. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine diced Asian pear, gochugaru, fish sauce, finely chopped garlic, granulated sugar, and minced ginger. Process until a smooth marinade forms.
- Transfer pineapple cubes into a large pickling jar or non-reactive lidded container. Pour 240 millilitres of the prepared kimchi marinade over the pineapple. Stir well to fully coat each piece.
- Seal the container and refrigerate for 2 hours, allowing the pineapple to soak in the marinade and develop balanced flavour.
- Serve the pineapple kimchi chilled. Store any remaining kimchi covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gochugaru depending on your spice tolerance.
- This marinade works well with other fruits and vegetables as well.
- For a vegan version, substitute fish sauce with soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100 grams
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg