Kakdugi Kimchi, a traditional Korean food

Описание: Korean Traditional Kimchi, Kkakdugi
A harmony of a crunchy texture and refreshing savory flavor

One of the representative side dishes that cannot be left out on the Korean table is kimchi. Among them, Kkakdugi is a special kimchi made with radish as the main ingredient, and is characterized by its refreshing and crunchy flavor.

■ Origin and meaning of Kkakdugi
The word ‘Kkakdugi’ comes from the expression of cutting radish into small squares. It is a food with a long tradition that even appears in the late Joseon Dynasty cookbook, ‘Siuijeonseo’, and is a seasonal food that is good to pickle and eat along with the abundant winter radish harvest.

■ How to make
Kkakdugi is made by peeling radish, cutting it into small squares, marinating it in coarse salt, draining the moisture, and then fermenting it with seasonings such as red pepper powder, garlic, ginger, sugar, salted shrimp, or anchovy sauce. The recipe varies slightly depending on the region and household, and sometimes glutinous rice flour, green onions, or chives are added.

■ Taste and Characteristics
Texture: Thanks to the large pieces of radish, it is crunchy and has a great chewy texture.

Taste: As the fermentation progresses, it becomes refreshing and deep, and the spiciness of the red pepper powder and the sweetness of the radish create a unique flavor.

Usage: Kkakdugi is refreshing even in the broth, so it goes especially well with soups such as seolleongtang, gomtang, and galbitang.

■ Cultural Value
Kkakdugi is not just a simple side dish, but a symbolic food that shows the fermentation culture and community food culture of Koreans. The scene of the whole family making kimchi together during the kimchi season has been an important cultural element that shares the affection of Koreans for a long time.

Kkakdugi is a great side dish in itself, but it is a special food that contains the Korean diet and emotions. It is more than just simple radish kimchi, it can be called a Korean soul food that contains the taste of tradition, sincerity, and time.

Ingredients

2 radishes

120ml red pepper powder

45ml plum extract

1 apple

A handful of green onions

2 small onions or 1 large onion

15ml ginger

45ml sesame oil

30ml salted shrimp sauce

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