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Kimchi flavored Pineapple (Healthy, Gluten Free)

May 14, 2017 7 Comments

A fun play on kimchi, Kimchi flavored Pineapple chunks. Eat it on it’s own. Add to wraps or salsa. Add to soup or salads.

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Pineapple Kimchi - so easy to make - great in salsa, drinks or salads

Kimchi flavored pineapple may seem like a recipe out of left field, but it really is going back to what I love. In the first place, it is a fun recipe, as well as being something I am unfamiliar with. Second, it is easy to make. Third, Pineapple Kimchi is so versatile. In fact I’ve made cocktails out of it. In addition my husband added it to salsa. Think of it like a condiment or salsa. You can add it to soups, salads, wraps. Not to mention eating it as a dip. Pineapple kimchi simply tickles me pink.

Gluten free, Vegetarian, Healthy fun Pineapple Kimchi

I first saw a recipe for pineapple kimchi on the Foodnetwork and was immediately enthralled. The main issue was finding ground gochugaru, Korean red chili flakes. I started with my local grocery store in the International section. Not surprisingly it was not there. I asked a gentleman working in that section if they had any and explained what I was making. He was just as tickled by the thought of pineapple kimchi as I was.

He took me to the spice section and pointed out gochujang powder. While gochujang powder was not exactly what I was looking for, I decided to take a chance and try it. Even better was that it was the grocery stores product. Who knew Korean spices were in such demand? Once at home, I set about making the pineapple kimchi. Quickly I realized I did not want to make it exactly as the recipe was written. Going with my gut, I adapted the recipe and crossed my fingers that the recipe would work. Lo and behold it worked. In fact, pineapple kimchi is scrumptious.

As far as my husband was concerned the recipe was a home run. So much so that I made another batch for him to take on a golf trip he was going on with a bunch of friends. Needless to say, he came back with the entire jar wiped out. My pineapple kimchi was a huge hit. Hooray! Try it yourself and bring a fun twist on Korean flavors to your kitchen.

Healthy Kimchi - great on wraps, added to soup, salsa, cocktails

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Pineapple Kimchi - so easy to make - great in salsa, drinks or salads

Pineapple Kimchi

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Servings 16 servings
Calories 56 kcal
Author Christie Daruwalla

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed pineapple
  • ½ pear , chopped
  • ¼ cup gocuhujang powder
  • 2 tbsp . fish sauce
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1 tsp . minced ginger

Instructions

  1. Puree pear, gochujang powder, fish sauce, garlic and ginger in a blender until smooth.
  2. Place pineapple cubes in a bowl. Stir in puree.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  4. Will last in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Recipe Notes

For a ¼ cup serving I calculated  2 Weight Watcher Smartpoints.

Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Kimchi
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Adapted from Deuki Hong,

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Happy Healthy Eating,

Christie

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Recipes, Sauces/Chutney

Comments

  1. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    May 15, 2017 at 8:44 am

    This is such a greative idea! I've been loving kimchi lately (and of course I love pineapple!) so I'll have ot try this!
    Reply
    • Christie Daruwalla says

      May 15, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      Thanks Liz. I love making fun recipes like this that can be used in so many different ways.
      Reply
  2. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    May 15, 2017 at 10:56 am

    Wow, this is so different and so creative ~ I've never been a huge fan of actual kimchi, but I can totally get excited about this, I bet the sweetness of the pineapple is amazing with all those spices! We kinds sorta on the same page today with wonderful relishes!
    Reply
    • Christie Daruwalla says

      May 15, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      Hi Sue, Everybody should keep some homemade relish in their fridge. You can do so much with it. That is a great description for this recipe for people that are not used to kimchi.
      Reply
  3. kathy says

    May 27, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    Hi Christie, This sounds amazing. I want to make this for a Memorial Day picnic. Is it better to make the day before, or the day of? Thanks!
    Reply
    • Christie Daruwalla says

      May 28, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      Day before is perfect.
      Reply

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