Kim Dae-seok's Crispy Yogurt Onion Kimchi

Cooking tips 💡

• Adding 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the brine helps mellow the sharp aroma of the onions, making them crisp and refreshingly tangy—so mild even children can enjoy them.
• Instead of laboriously boiling and cooling glutinous rice paste, blending 3 tablespoons of cold rice with apple and chili peppers allows sufficient starch to release, ensuring the seasoning adheres smoothly without flaking off.
• Adding regular yogurt (yakult) to the kimchi paste adds mild sweetness and tang to the seasoning as the kimchi ferments.
• Never rinse the soaked onions with tap water, as this washes away the rich umami flavor developed from the squid sauce, resulting in a bland taste and soft texture. Always just drain excess moisture using a colander.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to make a unique summer kimchi that fully enhances the crisp, refreshing quality and subtle sweetness of raw onions with a spicy, tangy kick.
• ⭐Beginners or single individuals who are hesitant about traditional kimchi-making and wish to try a simple, convenient method using only rice and a blender—without needing to prepare glutinous rice paste.
• ⭐People who avoid raw onions due to their strong, irritating spiciness and desire a milder alternative that still delivers satisfying crunch and freshness.