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Young-radish kimchi

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What exactly is it?

Small radishes are pickled with their leafy tops attached. Firm roots and softer stems are eaten together; larger roots may be split. This differs from kkakdugi’s cubes of radish root alone.

Main ingredients

Small chonggak radishes with leaves, salt, chili powder, garlic, fermented seafood

Ordering and serving

Cut long stems into manageable lengths with the root. Fully fermented radishes taste tangy; younger kimchi can retain raw radish pungency.

Origins and changes

The preparation uses small tender radishes whole. Traditional descriptions include red-seasoned chonggak kkakdugi and clear chonggak dongchimi, showing different uses of the same radish.

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Young-radish kimchi

총각김치

Main ingredients: Small chonggak radishes with leaves, salt, chili powder, garlic, fermented seafood
Flavor and character: Small radishes are pickled with their leafy tops attached. Firm roots and softer stems are eaten together; larger roots may be split. This differs from kkakdugi’s cubes of radish root alone.
How to eat it: Cut long stems into manageable lengths with the root. Fully fermented radishes taste tangy; younger kimchi can retain raw radish pungency.

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Napa-cabbage kimchi

배추김치

Main ingredients: Napa cabbage, salt, chili powder, radish, garlic, scallion, often fermented seafood
Flavor and character: Salted napa leaves are filled with radish and chili seasoning, then fermented. Fresh kimchi is crisp and seasoning-led; acidity develops as it matures. Seafood seasoning and other additions differ between households and regions.
How to eat it: Eat small amounts with rice. For vegetarian kimchi, ask about fermented shrimp, fish sauce and oysters. Follow the restaurant’s policy on side-dish refills.

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