Yeolmu-kimchi || Young Summer Radish Kimchi, 萝卜缨辛奇, 蘿蔔纓辛奇, 大根若菜キムチ, 열무김치 2

Yeolmu-kimchi is a type of Korean kimchi made with young summer radish. It’s known for its crisp texture, refreshing flavor, and bright color. Unlike traditional kimchi, which is fermented for a longer period, yeolmu-kimchi is typically fermented for a shorter time, resulting in a milder taste.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch radish greens (열무)
• 1 bunch kale (얼갈이)
• 100g green onions (실파)
• 10 red chili peppers (홍고추)
• 5 dried red chili peppers (마른고추)
• 2 cloves garlic (마늘)
• 1 piece of ginger (생강)
• 2 cups wheat starch slurry (풀국)
• Salt
• Sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the greens: Clean and cut the radish greens and kale into bite-sized pieces. Salt lightly and rinse.
2. Prepare the green onions: Clean the green onions and cut them into 5-6 cm lengths.
3. Prepare the chili peppers: Remove the seeds from the dried chili peppers and soak them in water. Slice the red chili peppers in half lengthwise.
4. Make the chili paste: Blend the soaked dried chili peppers, sliced red chili peppers, garlic, and ginger together.
5. Combine: Add the chili paste, wheat starch slurry, salt, sugar, and water to the prepared greens. Mix well.

Note:

• Wheat starch slurry: This is a mixture of wheat starch and water that helps thicken the kimchi and gives it a cloudy appearance.
• Salting: Salting the vegetables helps to draw out excess water and makes them more flavorful.
• Serving: Radish greens water kimchi is typically served chilled.

Tips:

• For a spicier kimchi, add more chili peppers.
• To adjust the sweetness, add more or less sugar.
• You can customize the kimchi by adding other vegetables, such as carrots or cucumber.