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요리 초보도 실패 없는 초간단 깍두기 (cubed radish kimchi)

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Cubed Radish Kimchi

Cultural Context

Cubed Radish Kimchi, or Mu Kimchi, is a staple in Korean cuisine, often served as a side dish. Traditionally made with daikon radish, it embodies the balance of flavors—spicy, salty, and slightly sweet—that characterizes Korean pickled vegetables. This kimchi is not only a refreshing accompaniment to meals but also a means of preserving radishes for months. Today, variations exist globally, with many adapting the flavors to suit local tastes.

KoreanKRside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 radish (about 1kg)
1.5 tablespoons coarse salt
a handful of green onion
4 tablespoons red pepper powder (gochugaru)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce (anchovy sauce)
2 tablespoons fermented shrimp sauce
80ml soda
100ml water

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: miso

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while miso is often more affordable.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: korean chili powder

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne provides similar heat at a lower cost.

1

Wash the radish thoroughly and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

2

Sprinkle 1.5 tablespoons of coarse salt and let it sit for more than 30 minutes to brine.

3

Chop a handful of green onion.

4

Chop 2 tablespoons of fermented shrimp sauce.

5

In a bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of red pepper powder, 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of minced ginger, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of fermented shrimp sauce, 80ml of soda, and 100ml of water to make the seasoning sauce.

6

Drain the brined radish in a strainer to remove excess water.

7

Add half of the seasoning sauce to the radish and mix well.

8

Add the green onion and the remaining seasoning sauce, and mix again.

9

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Korean Radish KimchiMu Kimchi

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