Daikon Kimchi

Daikon Kimchi with 1/2-inch daikon cubes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons pickling salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 pounds daikon, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 6 green onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 2/3 cup red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

Directions

  1. Salt the Daikon

    Mix daikon, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Rest

    Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
  3. Season

    Combine remaining ingredients with the daikon mixture.
  4. Pack

    Pack in glass jars, removing all air bubbles, and ensure all daikon is covered with liquid.
  5. Ferment

    Fit each jar with a lid equipped with a fermenting valve and let sit at room temperature in a dark space for 5 days.
  6. Refrigerate

    Refrigerate until ready to use.

Approximate Nutrition — Per 1/2 cup

NutritionAmount
Calories~45
Protein~1 g
Total carbohydrates~9 g
Fiber~2 g
Net carbohydrates~7 g
Fat~1 g
Saturated fat~0 g

Nutrition is an estimate based on standard ingredient data and the stated recipe yield. Actual values vary by brands, drained amounts, and serving size.