Cassie Yeung’s Quick Asian Pear Kimchi Is a Super Crunchy Twist on a Classic

Name: Cassie Yeung’s Quick Asian Pear Kimchi Is a Super Crunchy Twist on a Classic
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 c.
Ingredients: 1/4 c. gochugaru (see Note); 3 tbsp. fish sauce; 1 garlic clove, grated; 1 1/2 -inch knob ginger, peeled and grated; 2 Asian pears (1 lb. 14 oz.), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 medium carrot (5 oz.), peeled and cut into thick matchsticks; 1/4 daikon (3 1/2 oz.), peeled and cut into -inch-thick sticks; 1 green onion, cut into thin 1-inch-long slices

Crisp Asian pears soak up a sweet, spicy, and tangy marinade, creating a quick kimchi that's as refreshing as it is addictive.

By Good Housekeeping EditorsPublished: Sep 11, 2026

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Yields:

6 c.

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

“My mom always bought Asian pears by the case when they were in season,” says cookbook author and food influencer Cassie Yeung. “Here I give them the starring role, skipping the napa cabbage and letting their crisp, juicy bite balance the heat and umami of the kimchi marinade.”

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Ingredients

1/4 cup gochugaru (see Note)
3 Tbsp. fish sauce
1 garlic clove, grated
1 1/2 -inch knob ginger, peeled and grated
2 Asian pears (1 lb. 14 oz.), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium carrot (5 oz.), peeled and cut into thick matchsticks
1/4 daikon (3 1/2 oz.), peeled and cut into -inch-thick sticks
1 green onion, cut into thin 1-inch-long slices

Directions

In medium bowl, mix the gochugaru, fish sauce, garlic, and ginger until well combined. Gently toss in the pears, carrot, daikon, and green onion until fully coated. It tastes great immediately but could be slowly fermented in the fridge for extra razzle-dazzle. Store it in a glass jar or kimchi container.

Note: Look for gochugaru at Asian markets or online. You may see these Korean chile flakes in coarse and fine grinds. For this recipe, opt for the coarse version.

Nutritional Info (per serving): About 34 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 184 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 5.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 3 g protein

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