Kkakdugi (Cubed Radish Kimchi)

Name: Kkakdugi (Cubed Radish Kimchi)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 3 medium to large Korean radishes (about 6.5 pounds - see note 1); ⅓ cup coarse sea salt (less if using finer salt); 3 - 4 scallions (cut into about 1-inch lengths); ⅔ cup gochugaru (고추가루) (Use 1/2 cup for a lighter, less spicy kkakdugi); 1/4 cup saeujeot (새우젓, salted shrimp, finely minced - see note 2); 2 tablespoons myulchiaekjeot (멸치액젓, fish sauce); 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste or omit) (You may need more if your radish is bitter. ); 1/2 Korean pear, bae (배), grated - optional; a large bowl (7 – 8 qt); a large colander; kitchen gloves; 1 gallon or 2 half-gallon airtight container or jar

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:5min

Kkakdugi is a kimchi made with Korean radish, mu (or moo). It's an easy kimchi to make! Simply cut the radishes into cubes, salt for a short time, and then mix with the seasonings.

Updated at: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:43:08 GMT