Kimchi Craze: How To Pickle Almost Anything, Kimchi Style (Slideshow)

Take five Kirby cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, and deseed.

Step Two

Slice ¼-inch thick and heavily salt them. Let sit for 15 minutes.

Step Three

Meanwhile, mince three cloves of garlic.

Step Four

With three regular paper towels, squeeze the moisture out of the cucumbers.

Step Five

Toss with garlic. Add in ½ cup white-wine vinegar.

Step Six

Add in 2/3 cup Korean chili powder. "The trick is the Korean chili powder, it adds something special," Jesse Schenker said.

Step Seven

Toss in ½ cup sugar and ½ cup salt. Let it macerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step Eight

Serve.