Kim Dae-seok Chef's Radish Water Kimchi

• radish 1 box (4kg)
• sea salt 1.5 cups (for salting)
• sea salt 5 tablespoons (for broth)
• red chili peppers 15
• onions 2
• pear 1
• ginger 1.5 pieces
• garlic 1 handful
• shrimp paste 2 tablespoons
• dried anchovy sauce 1/4 cup
• barley rice 1/2 bowl
• fresh water total 6L
• brown sugar 3 tablespoons
• green onion 1.5 handfuls

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Using fully ripened red chili peppers will enhance the color of the kimchi and effectively eliminate the raw smell of radish.
• Replacing glutinous rice flour with ground barley rice improves fermentation and gives the broth a much richer, more savory depth.
• Handle the brined radish gently—avoid squeezing or pounding it too hard, as this can release unwanted raw odors.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐People looking to revive their appetite during summer heat and enjoy a refreshing soup dish.
• ⭐Those seeking a proven, large-batch radish kimchi recipe that turns out clean and free of raw aroma.