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    Home » Kimchi » Kkakdugi – Korean Radish Kimchi

    February 4, 2018 Kimchi

    Kkakdugi - Korean Radish Kimchi

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    Kkakdugi. It's the second most popular type of kimchi. Easy to make and tastes great with Korean stews or noodles.Kkakdugi Korean Radish Kimchi

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    Kkakdugi is the go-to kimchi when eating starchy soups or stews in Korea. These pickled radish pieces taste salty, spicy and slightly tart. A nice wake-up call for your taste buds.

    Korean radish is naturally filled with lots of juice. So when you salt it, it will release this juice into the thick Kimchi paste. You will end up with a small layer of refreshing Kimchi juice. Grab a spoonful of this and use it to lightly season your stew or noodle dish. Or spread it over your rice. I think its one of the best parts of eating Kkakdugi.

    Please note that every household has their own recipe for Kimchi. Some families like it spicier. Some prefer a sharper seafood flavor. And some like it sweeter. Our recipe is a good starting point to nail down the basic flavors.

    After you make the first batch, you will see what flavors you like as well as modifications you would like. Make a second batch with the other ½ of the Korean Radish.  Here are a few suggestions on how to enhance/mask some of the main flavors.

    • Make it taste sweeter
      • Add ½ an Apple or Korean Pear to the kimchi paste (Place fruit in blender and blend finely, add 2-3 Tablespoons of sauce to the kimchi paste)
    • Minimize fishy taste or smell
      • Reduce fish sauce from 3 to 2 Tablespoons in the kimchi paste
      • Add minced ginger to the kimchi paste (Grate finely or place in blender, few teaspoons)
    • Increase tartness
      • Leave out at room temperature for 18 hours (Instead of overnight)

    Note: Kkakdugi is typically served as banchan, alongside a bowl of white rice and stew. Not eaten by itself as it is too salty/spicy.

    Kkakdugi Korean Radish Kimchi

    Kkakdugi - Turning Korean Radish into Kimchi

    Kkakdugi is the second most popular type of Kimchi. Korean radish is pickled and tossed in a salty and spicy Kimchi paste. 
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    Course: Medium
    Servings: 3 people

    Ingredients

    • Korean radish - ½ a whole
    • Coarse kosher salt  - ½ a cup (dining salt also ok, but see notes)

    Kimchi paste

    • Fish sauce - 3 Tablespoons If you have Korean anchovy-fish sauce, use that
    • Korean red chili flakes gochugaru - 3 Tablespoons
    • Minced garlic - ½ Tablespoon
    • Sugar - ½ Tablespoon
    • Sprite - 2 Tablespoons
    • Sesame seeds - 1 Tablespoon optional

    Instructions

    Prep Korean Radish

    • Peel skin off the radish. Measure one finger-width and cut the radish into thin circle slices. Then cut each slice into a square. Cut each square into bite-sized cubes. 
    • Take out a mixing bowl. Place Korean radish pieces in. Add in the salt. Mix it around. Let the pieces sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, use your hands or a wooden spoon to grab some the juice that is on the bottom of the bowl and spread it over all the pieces. Then let it sit for another 10 minutes.

    Make Kimchi paste

    • Mix in all of the listed ingredients. [I didn't add in the video - but also nice to add some finely minced ginger into the paste. It will help balance the salty flavor.]

    Make Kkakdugi

    • After a total of 20 minutes, rinse the radish pieces under cold running water. Make sure to wash away all of the salt pieces. Then place in a strainer and let it drip off excess water. 
    • Place a few large spoonfuls (~3 scoops) of the Kimchi paste and mix it into the radish pieces. 
    • Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes into the wrap.
    • Let it sit overnight at room temperature (~12 hours).
    • Place in the refrigerator. Once it is cold, it is ready to eat. 

    Notes

    • If you will use dining salt instead of coarse salt, use a ¼ cup only. (Dining salt is finer and saltier than coarser salt). 
    • If you have ginger, mince it and add into the kimchi paste. Will help balance sharper flavors
    • Keep in refrigerator - tastes best when eaten within 1 month. 
    • See video below for more details
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    1. Daniel says

      March 03, 2018 at 10:51 am

      Good suggestion! Yes, ginger ale would be a good alternative. Although, bit difficult to find Ginger Ale outside of the US. (I get excited when I see it served on flights)

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    2. ferrell.160@osu.edu says

      February 11, 2018 at 5:29 am

      5 stars
      I never thought to use Sprite in kkakdugi! Since you said ginger helps to balance the flavor, I wonder if ginger ale would be good too....

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