Yeolmu Kimchi | Young Summer Radish Kimchi
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This type of leafy radish kimchi is made from yeolmu (young summer radish), a variety of Korean radish.
Yeolmu Kimchi is a type of kimchi made from young radish greens, known as yeolmu. It’s a popular dish in Korea, especially during the summer months. The radishes have long, plump green stems and a small, white root.
The process of making Yeolmu Kimchi involves seasoning and lightly fermenting the radish greens with ingredients such as garlic, ginger, sugar, salted shrimp (saewujeot 새우젓), Korean red chili pepper flakes (gochugaru, 고추가루), flour, and salt water. Some recipes also include young napa cabbages, called putbaechu (풋배추) or eolgari (얼가리), which give the kimchi a different texture and flavor.
This kimchi is refreshingly light and offers a crunchy texture. It’s a quick kimchi that’s ready to eat in just a few days, with the help of a starchy porridge to speed up the fermentation5. In Korea, it’s often used in dishes like bibimbap, bibim guksu, or naengmyeon.
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1 Korean Food Guide in English
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