Clean-Tasting Yeolmu Kimchi (Young Summer Radish Kimchi)
Yeolmu kimchi tossed in a clean, spicy seasoning made by blending fresh red chili peppers and glutinous rice porridge instead of gochugaru.
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Salted young summer radish is tossed in a seasoning made by blending fresh red chili peppers and glutinous rice porridge instead of gochugaru, giving it a clean flavor. Adding Cheongyang chili peppers gives it a spicy kick, making it great to serve over bibimbap or noodles.
- Servings
- about 8–10 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Young summer radish (yeolmu)1 bunch
- Onion
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)
- Red chili pepper
Seasoning
- Minced garlic5 tbsp
- Ginger1 tsp
- Anchovy fish sauce (or sand lance fish sauce) (or sand lance)1/3 cup
- Sugar2 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Ferment at room temperature for about a day before moving it to the refrigerator.
Steps
Trim the young summer radish and wash thoroughly.
Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the washed young summer radish and let it salt.
Thinly slice the onion and Cheongyang chili peppers.
Also prepare fresh red chili peppers for rich color.
Dissolve glutinous rice in water, simmer into porridge, and let cool.
Blend the cooled glutinous rice porridge with red chili peppers, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, and sugar to achieve this consistency.
Add the sliced onion and chili peppers to the salted young summer radish.
Add the blended seasoning paste and toss well.
Ta-da! Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to finish.
Ppunwife's tips
- Using fresh red chili peppers instead of gochugaru keeps the flavor clean, and as it ferments, it turns spicy and truly delicious.
FAQ
Should I refrigerate the finished kimchi right away?
It is best to leave it at room temperature for about a day to ferment before storing it in the refrigerator.
Can I use a different fish sauce instead of anchovy fish sauce?
As listed in the ingredients, you can substitute an equal amount of sand lance fish sauce.
Why blend fresh red chili peppers instead of using gochugaru?
Blending fresh red chili peppers directly into the seasoning prevents any powdery heaviness and yields a much cleaner, more refreshing taste.
Can I use glutinous rice flour paste or all-purpose flour paste instead of glutinous rice porridge? AI-generated
You can dissolve glutinous rice flour or flour in water, simmer into a thin paste, cool it completely, and blend it into the seasoning in the exact same way.
