Kim Dae-seok's Odi Cheong

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Odi Cheong
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: odi 1kg; sugar 1kg; lemon juice 2 tablespoons

A homemade odi cheong with a 1:1 ratio of odi and sugar, enhanced with lemon juice for a chewy texture and proper aging.

1 hr 20 min Difficulty Very easy Sauces & basics

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 10 servings

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Recipe

Rinse the odi briefly in cold water to remove dust, then drain thoroughly using a colander.
Transfer the drained odi to a large mixing bowl and add 1kg of sugar.
Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice—the secret weapon that helps with coagulation and chewiness.
Mix by hand for 3–4 minutes, crushing and kneading the odi to dissolve the sugar and accelerate aging.
Carefully pour the finished odi cheong into sterilized 2L glass jars that have been heat-sanitized and dried.
Store with the lid slightly loosened to allow gas to escape, but not fully closed.
Let it age at room temperature for 3 days, stirring gently once daily with a clean spoon.
After 3 days, transfer to a refrigerator or kimchi fridge for storage and enjoy as a drink or jam substitute.

Rinse odi lightly and let it dry completely for 1 hour.
Combine odi, sugar, and lemon juice; mix by hand until sugar dissolves.
Transfer to heat-sanitized jars, age at room temperature for 3 days, then refrigerate.

Cooking tips

Avoid soaking odi in water for too long, as it becomes soft easily—just rinse briefly in cold water.
Removing moisture thoroughly from washed odi is crucial; leave it to dry for over an hour to prevent spoilage.
The pectin in lemon juice aids coagulation, giving the odi cheong a jam-like chewy texture.
Gas may build up during aging, so keep the lid slightly loose when storing.

Recommended for

Those looking for a refreshing drink to quench summer thirst and recover from fatigue.
People who want to store excess odi safely for a long time without spoilage.
Those wanting to make homemade cheong with enhanced flavor and texture instead of just sugar.

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