Kim Dae-seok's Sweet Potato Shoot Kimchi

Cooking tips 💡

• Never add salt when blanching sweet potato shoots—doing so causes osmotic pressure that turns the crisp texture mushy and unpleasant.
• Skip the trouble of making flour paste; simply use 2 tablespoons of cold rice blended with the other ingredients to achieve a rich, slightly thick, savory consistency similar to a roux.
• Sweet potato shoots release a lot of moisture after mixing. To prevent the kimchi from becoming too mild over time, season the paste slightly saltier than usual just before mixing.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those seeking a refreshing, crisp kimchi to cleanse the palate during hot summer days.
• ⭐Home cooks who want to make summer kimchi without the tedious process of preparing flour paste, using leftover rice instead for easy preparation.
• ⭐People who prefer a smooth, juicy texture without the chewy quality often found in sweet potato shoots.