Kkakdugi(깍두기) is a kimchi of cubed radish from central Korea. It is simple to prepare and makes a convenient banchan(반찬), or side dish, to go along with a meal.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 korean radish(무 mu) (about 2 lb), peeled and cubed(¾ inch cubes)
• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp piece ginger, minced (optional)
• 4 scallion, chopped
• 4 tbsp chili powder(고춧가루 gochugaru)
• 2 tbsp water (if dry—optional)

Method

• toss radish, salt until well coated
• let sit 30 to 60 minutes
• rinse and drain
• combine garlic, ginger, scallion, chili powder, water, radish
• pack into jar
• let sit until bubbles appear at edges, 1 to 5 days
• serve or store in refrigerator