Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and let them sit for about 1-2 hours to release water.
Ensure the cucumbers are evenly salted to prevent uneven fermentation.
Rinse the cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt, then drain them well.
Make sure all the salt is washed off to avoid an overly salty kimchi.
Grate the ginger and garlic, and mix them with Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru), fish sauce, and sugar to form a thick paste.
Adjust the amount of gochugaru depending on your spice preference.
Julienne the carrot and chop the spring onions into small pieces.
Make sure the carrots and spring onions are cut evenly for consistent texture in the kimchi.
Stuff the cucumbers with the ginger-garlic paste, then add the julienned carrots and chopped spring onions.
Press the filling tightly into the cucumbers to ensure they are well packed.
Once all cucumbers are stuffed, place them in a clean jar and press down firmly to remove air bubbles.
Leave some space at the top of the jar for the kimchi to expand during fermentation.
Cover the jar loosely and let the kimchi ferment at room temperature for 1-2 days.
The kimchi will continue to ferment slowly in the fridge.
Once fermented, store the oi sobagi in the refrigerator to slow down the fermentation process.
Oi sobagi is best enjoyed chilled and can be served as a side dish or a snack.
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