Kimchi-Style Pickled Watermelon Rind

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Kimchi-Style Pickled Watermelon Rind

Prep: 15 minutes plus standing and chilling
Cook: 2 minutes • Serves: 8

2 green onions, thinly sliced
4 cups watermelon rind
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon refrigerated garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon refrigerated ginger paste
1/4 teaspoon PICS crushed red pepper flakes
1 bottle (16 ounces) ginger kombucha
2 tablespoons PICS sugar
1/2 teaspoon PICS salt

1.In medium heat-safe bowl, toss onions, rind, cilantro, mint, garlic paste, ginger paste and crushed red pepper.

2.In medium saucepan, heat kombucha, sugar and salt to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently; cook 2 minutes or until sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour kombucha mixture over rind mixture; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes or until cool. Cover and refrigerate rind mixture at least 4 hours or up to overnight; drain and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week. Makes about 4 cups.


Approximate nutritional values per serving (1/2 cup):
29 Calories, 0g Fat (0g Saturated), 0mg Cholesterol, 41mg Sodium,
7g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 6g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 0g Protein

Chef Tip:
Serve Kimchi-Style Pickled Watermelon Rind as a topping on beef tacos or a rice bowl. For spicier pickles, add an additional 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.