- 2-3 tbsp chili flakes
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1-2 tbsp shrimp sauce
- 8-16 tbsp Anchovy (fish) sauce
- 1/2 onion
- 2-8 tbsp Plum syrup, sweet
- 1/2 apple or pear, grated or purred
- 2 green onion, chopped
- 2-3 tbsp cooked sticky rice, cool down or rice powder
- chives
- shred carrot
- Napa cabbage
Instructions:
-
Prepare the radish:
-
Peel the radish and cut it into small cubes (about 1–1.5 cm).
-
Put the cubes in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and sugar.
-
Mix well and let it sit for 30–40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the radish releases water and softens slightly. Then transfer it to the metal sieve and let it drain.
Check point : if it is too salty, let it less or rinse lightly with water. Radish stem should be slight bendable, still firm.
-
-
Make the kimchi paste:
-
In a separate bowl or grinder/blender, combine all the ingredients and grind until smooth or finely blended.
Check point : taste the sauce and add Anchovy or shrimp sauce little by little. If you made too much, store in the freezer and use later. Before re-using sauce, move it to fridge a day ahead.
-
-
Mix together:
-
Add the radish to the bowl and add the kimchi paste. Mix well using gloves until all pieces are evenly coated.
-
-
Fermentation:
-
Transfer the kimchi into a clean, airtight container or jar.
-
Leave it at room temperature(in cold seasons) for 1–2 days to ferment, depending on your preference and room temperature. In summer, 2-3 hours is usually enough.
-
Then move it to the refrigerator. It will continue to ferment slowly and develop more flavor over time.
-