Chonggak-kimchi || Whole Radish Kimchi, Ponytail Kimchi, 小萝卜辛奇, 小蘿蔔辛奇, ミニ大根キムチ, 총각김치 4

Chonggak-kimchi is a popular type of Korean kimchi made with chonggak mu (ponytail radish). It’s characterized by its crisp texture and slightly sweet and spicy flavor.   

Ingredients:

• 1 kg radishes
• 1 cup coarse salt
• 100g chives
• 100g radish greens
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced ginger
• 1/2 cup red pepper powder
• 1/2 cup fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons liquid fish sauce
• 1/2 cup cooked rice starch
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the radishes: Choose firm, fresh radishes with green leaves. Wash them thoroughly and salt them.
2. Prepare the greens: Wash the chives and radish greens, and salt them lightly. Mince the garlic and ginger.
3. Make the seasoning: Combine fish sauce, liquid fish sauce, red pepper powder, sugar, and cooked rice starch.
4. Mix everything: Drain the salted radishes, chives, and radish greens. Mix them with the prepared seasoning. Adjust the taste with salt and sugar.
5. Pack and ferment: Tie the kimchi into bundles and pack them tightly into a jar. Allow to ferment.

Note: The fermentation time can vary depending on the temperature and desired level of sourness.