Kim Dae-seok's Onion Kimchi

• onion 7 pieces (720g)
• sea salt 1 tablespoon
• maltose 3 tablespoons
• chives half handful
• red chili pepper 3 pieces
• ginger 1/2 piece
• garlic half handful
• cold rice 2 tablespoons
• shrimp paste 1 tablespoon
• dried anchovy sauce 4 tablespoons
• soju 1/4 cup (50ml)
• gochugaru 3 tablespoons
• plum syrup 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Adding maltose during the soaking process causes osmotic pressure, drawing out moisture from onions and preventing excess liquid from forming later.
• A small amount of soju helps prevent off-odors in kimchi and allows it to stay fresh and clean-tasting for longer storage.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those seeking a refreshing kimchi to pair with oily holiday dishes or meat-heavy meals.
• ⭐Home cooks who want a quick, no-boil method using cold rice and yogurt instead of stock.
• ⭐People looking for onions that stay crisp and firm even after extended storage.