We made low-salt kimchi by pickling melons and onions using soy sauce with reduced salt content.
Calories
64kcal
Carbs
13.9g
Protein
1.5g
Fat
0.3g
Sodium
464.1mg
Ingredients
Main
Others
Korean Melon 200g, Onion 60g, Green Chili 17g, Red Chili 17g, Green Onion 15g, Watercress 20g Seasoning Sauce : Low-sodium Soy Sauce 15g, Candied Ginger 10g, Chili Powder 10g, Whole Sesame 5g, Chopped Garlic 5g
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Chili PowderLook for 'gochugaru' (Korean chili flakes) at Korean or Asian markets. Crushed red pepper is sharper and hotter — use about half if substituting.
- WatercressWater dropwort, at Korean markets in season. Watercress comes closest in flavor and crunch.
- Green OnionKorean large green onion, at Korean markets. Elsewhere use the white parts of several scallions, or a mild leek.
- Whole SesameToasted sesame seeds are in the spice or international aisle; raw ones just need a quick toast in a dry pan.
- Low-sodium Soy SauceAny supermarket soy sauce works here; low-sodium versions swap in 1:1.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsOnion
- Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Green Chili
- Rich in iron (8.5mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Rich in vitamin B2 (0.24mg) — supports energy metabolism and healthy skin
Red Chili
- Rich in iron (8.5mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Rich in vitamin B2 (0.24mg) — supports energy metabolism and healthy skin
Green Onion
- Contains iron (0.82mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Watercress
- Rich in vitamin A (140μg) — supports normal vision and skin health
- Rich in potassium (380mg) — helps balance sodium and supports muscle function
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
Follow the steps to see at a glance when and how each ingredient is used.
🔍Peel the Korean melon, halve, scoop out the flesh, and cut into bite-size pieces.
🔍Thinly slice the green chili and red chili.
🔍Cut the onion and watercress to the size of a Korean melon, and thinly slice the green onion.
🔍Lightly pickle the Korean melon and onion in low-sodium soy sauce.
🔍First coat the salted vegetables with chili powder for color.
🔍Add the remaining ingredients to make kimchi.