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Apple Kimchi

Recipe from Parvathy Subramanian (Paru), from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 21 October 2026.
  • 15 min
  • Serves 4
  • 12 ingredients

15 minutes to prep. Apple Kimchi is a crisp, spicy, and slightly sweet Korean side dish that blends thinly sliced apples with classic kimchi flavors. The quick soak keeps the fruit crunchy, while chili powder, fish sauce, and honey provide balanced heat and sweetness.

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Apple Kimchi by Parvathy Subramanian (Paru), a frame from the Instagram video

Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

Amounts as Parvathy Subramanian (Paru) gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Thinly slice the apples, place them in a bowl, add a little salt and enough water to cover, let sit for 5–10 minutes, then rinse well and drain.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl combine the sliced onion, jalapeño, green onions, Korean chili powder, fish sauce, sesame seeds, minced ginger, minced garlic, and honey.

  3. 3

    Using clean hands or gloves, gently squeeze and mix the mixture until the onions and vegetables soften slightly and the seasonings are well combined.

  4. 4

    Add the drained apple slices and gently toss until every piece is evenly coated in the spicy kimchi mixture.

  5. 5

    Enjoy immediately or refrigerate overnight for the best flavor.

Tips while you cook

Soak apples briefly
After slicing, soak the apple pieces in salted water for 5–10 minutes, then rinse and drain before mixing.
Wear gloves while mixing
Use clean hands or gloves to gently squeeze and mix the vegetables and seasonings.
Refrigerate for deeper flavor
After coating the apples, refrigerate the kimchi overnight for the best flavor.

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