Kim Dae-seok's Spring Radish Kimchi

• radish 2 bundles (3kg)
• water 1 cup
• New Sugar 1/3 teaspoon
• sea salt 1 cup
• dried chili peppers 10 pieces
• filtered water 1/2 cup
• squid sauce 1/3 cup
• onion 1/2 piece
• apple 1/2 piece
• green chili peppers 7 pieces
• ginger 1 piece
• garlic 10 cloves
• leftover rice 3 tablespoons
• shrimp paste 2 teaspoons
• red pepper powder 1/2 cup
• plum syrup 2 teaspoons
• sea salt 1/2 teaspoon
• scallions 1 bunch

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Avoid cutting the radish into pieces before salting, as this causes the natural sweetness and moisture to leach out. Keep it whole for better flavor and texture.
• Since radish kimchi releases water as it ferments, season slightly less salty than usual to maintain crispness throughout without becoming too soft.
• Replacing glutinous rice paste with blended leftover rice eliminates the need to cook rice, resulting in a smoother, more cohesive seasoning that clings well without being grainy.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those looking for a fresh, crisp spring radish kimchi alternative to winter kimchi.
• ⭐Home cooks who want an easy, delicious seasoning without the hassle of cooking glutinous rice.