25 / Side Dishes

Kkakdugi

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Cubed radish is seasoned into a crisp kimchi. Cutting the pieces evenly helps them salt and season at a similar rate.

Servings
큰 병 1개 / 1 large jar
Preparation
40분 + 절이기 / 40 min + salting
Cooking
0분 + 발효 / 0 min + fermenting

In the kitchen

  1. 01

    Cut radish into 2 cm cubes.

  2. 02

    Salt with sugar for 30 minutes; retain a little released liquid.

  3. 03

    Coat first with gochugaru for even color.

  4. 04

    Mix in fish sauce, salted shrimp, garlic, ginger, and chives.

  5. 05

    Pack firmly; ferment about one day at room temperature, then chill.

THE SMALL DETAILS

Cooking tip

Choose firm, heavy seasonal radish for the crispest texture.

Bring it to the table

Serve chilled with seolleongtang, gomtang, or kalguksu.

Adjust seasoning and timing to your ingredients and equipment.