Radish Kimchi Recipe

A pleasantly crunchy and spicy fermented kimchi, rich in probiotics, is ideal as a side dish for Korean or other Asian cuisine.

Category Tags:

Side DishSnack

Cuisine Tags:

Korean

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Instructions

  1. Dissolve salt in water in a measuring cup, then stir in fish or soy sauce to create the brine.

  2. Prepare radishes by trimming ends and julienning them into matchstick pieces or 1/8-inch rounds.

  3. Toss radishes, cabbage, onion, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes in a large bowl, then pack the mixture into clean pint-size mason jars.

  4. Pour the brine over the vegetables, leaving 1/4-inch headspace; press vegetables to submerge them and release air bubbles.

  5. If vegetables float, weigh them down; otherwise, cover jars loosely with lids.

  6. Place jars on a plate and ferment at room temperature for 2 to 2.5 days until bubbles appear.

  7. After 2 days, transfer jars to the refrigerator door for continued slow fermentation.

  8. The kimchi is ready in 1-2 weeks; for storage exceeding one month, move it to a cooler refrigerator shelf.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 5 kcal
Carbohydrate: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 193 mg
Sugar: 0 g
Fat: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g