Quick Cucumber Kimchi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pickling cucumbers, i use kirbys (about 8 ounces)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 scallions, white and light green parts only, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon korean chili powder (see note)
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon fish oil

Preparation

Use a non reactive bowl or pan for this recipe. Stainless steel, enamel coated or glass is necessary when making this recipe.
Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and then crosswise in 1/8 inch thick half moons.
Place in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly with the salt.
Let stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour.
Meanwhile combine garlic, scallions, vinegar, chile powder, sugar and fish sauce in a medium non reactive bowl.
Drain the cucumbers and discard liquid.
Stir the cucumbers into the vinegar mixture.
Cover and refrigerate 12 to 24 hours before serving.
Can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.