This Man's Cook's Seolleongtang-style Kimchi

A seolleongtang-style kimchi that captures crispness by using soju instead of salting radish, and achieves a refreshing, rich broth flavor with cold rice paste and sugar.

Ingredients needed 6 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • This recipe uses the radish’s natural moisture instead of salt brining to create a refreshing broth. To prevent sogginess, always apply the soju coating step.
  • Adding sugar too early releases sticky juice from the radish, making the broth cloudy and less refreshing. Always add sugar after the mixture is well combined.
  • Leaving cut radish exposed at room temperature causes bitterness. The key to flavor is mixing it quickly with soju and red pepper powder right after slicing.

Recommended for

  • Those who love the sweet and refreshing broth characteristic of seolleongtang or soup restaurant-style kimchi.
  • People wanting to quickly and easily make large batches of radish kimchi without the hassle of salt brining.
  • Those seeking savory depth in stews or soups without boiling glutinous rice paste—using leftover cold rice instead.

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