Korean White Radish Kimchi (Dongchimi)

This Korean white radish kimchi, also known as Dongchimi, offers a tart and refreshing flavor, serving as both a side dish and a cold soup, particularly popular during warmer months.

Category Tags:

Side DishLunchDinner

Cuisine Tags:

AsianKorean

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Instructions

  1. Coat radishes with 3 tablespoons salt and 2 tablespoons sugar, then let them stand at room temperature for one day.

  2. Dissolve the remaining 3 tablespoons salt and 2 tablespoons sugar in warm water.

  3. Add this liquid to the radishes, then stir in the thinly sliced garlic and green onions.

  4. Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for one to two days until the liquid develops a tart, vinegary flavor.

  5. To serve, ladle the kimchi with a generous amount of liquid into a cup or small bowl.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 25 kcal
Carbohydrate: 6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 3502 mg
Sugar: 5 g
Fat: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g