This Kimchi Melon Gazpacho recipe is all about a fusion of west and east flavors. The sweetness of the watermelon is complemented wonderfully in this version by kimchi, bringing a savory, salty, pickled punch to this light and refreshing cold soup, perfect for a hot summer day.
Total Time
30min
5.0
3 Ratings
Author: Tina Sawasdee at SideChef
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
1/2
cup
Roughly Chopped
Kimchi
, divided
•
4
cups
Cubed
Watermelons
•
2
Medium
Tomatoes
, roughly chopped
•
4
Persian Cucumbers
, roughly chopped
•
2
tsp
Red Wine Vinegar
•
1
Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
1
tsp
Toasted White Sesame Seeds
(optional)
•
to taste
Sliced
Cucumbers
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
•
to taste
Sliced
Sourdough Bread
(optional)
Cooking Instructions
1.
In a blender, add Watermelons (4 cups), Persian Cucumbers (4), Tomatoes (2), and Kimchi (1/2 cup). Blend until smooth.
2.
Season with Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Red Wine Vinegar (2 tsp), and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp). Pulse several times just to combine the seasoning.
3.
Transfer to a bowl. Top with reserved kimchi, 2 Tbsp of watermelon cubes, and Cucumbers (to taste). Optionally, garnish with Toasted White Sesame Seeds (1 tsp). Drizzle some olive oil and serve with Sourdough Bread (to taste).
Author's Notes
Makes 4-6 servings.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
131
FAT
3.8 g
PROTEIN
1.4 g
CARBS
25.2 g
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