KKAKDUGI (KOREAN RADISH KIMCHI)

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Spicy, sour, and sweet! This kimchi is our household favorite and goes with any of our meals. Kimchi has been called undoubtedly the healthiest food on the planet, and you can easily ferment it in your fridge. The longer you wait, the more sour and developed the flavor becomes. Yummy!

Provided by jaenipo

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time P21DT5h22m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 daikon radishes, cubed
6 tablespoons kosher salt
5 tablespoons Korean red pepper paste (gochujang)
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 ⅔ tablespoons Korean red pepper powder (gochukaro)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
7 teaspoons white sugar
6 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Place cubed daikon in a bowl. Add kosher salt and toss to coat. Pour water carefully down the side of the bowl just to the level of the radishes; take care not to rinse all of the salt off. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a cool place for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Drain the radishes and rinse thoroughly. Add Korean red pepper paste, ginger, Korean red pepper powder, fish sauce, sugar, and garlic. Mix thoroughly. Cover the container with plastic wrap or a lid and put it in a cold place. Allow to ferment for 4 to 6 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 13 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 1342.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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