Refreshing Yeolmu Water Kimchi: A Summer Delicacy
Easy Yeolmu Water Kimchi Recipe: Enjoy a Cool, Refreshing Broth This Summer!
Beat the summer heat with this delightful Yeolmu Water Kimchi! Its cool, invigorating broth is perfect for hot days. Make this easy recipe and enjoy a refreshing dish without needing to cook a separate broth.
Key Ingredients for Yeolmu Water Kimchi- 1 bunch fresh young radish (yeolmu)
- 5 medium onions
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 cup glutinous rice flour or glutinous rice (for making rice paste)
- 5 pouches pear juice (or homemade pear juice)
- 1/2 cup plum extract (maesil-cheong)
- 3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 7 Tbsp coarse sea salt (for seasoning)
Broth Ingredients- 30g dried pollock (hwangtae)
- 30g dried anchovies (for broth)
- 3 pieces dried kelp (dashima, approx. 10x10cm)
- 50g dried shiitake mushroom stems
- 1 large onion
- 2 stalks green onions (leeks, white parts mainly)
- 5L water
- 30g dried pollock (hwangtae)
- 30g dried anchovies (for broth)
- 3 pieces dried kelp (dashima, approx. 10x10cm)
- 50g dried shiitake mushroom stems
- 1 large onion
- 2 stalks green onions (leeks, white parts mainly)
- 5L water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the broth, which is crucial for a delicious Yeolmu Water Kimchi. This time, we’re using a variety of ingredients to create a deeper, richer flavor. Prepare dried pollock, anchovies, kelp, dried shiitake mushroom stems, a large onion, and green onions. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will yield a flavorful broth. Feel free to adjust the ingredients based on your preference.
Step 2
Thoroughly wash the fresh yeolmu under running water to remove any dirt. Trim off any tough ends and cut the radish into bite-sized pieces, about 5-7 cm long. Place the cut yeolmu in a large bowl. Add enough water to cover the radish completely, then sprinkle about 5 handfuls of coarse sea salt evenly over it, layering as you add. Adjust the salt amount according to the quantity of yeolmu. Let it sit for about 30 minutes. The yeolmu is ready when the stems become tender and bend easily. This is the basic preparation for delicious Yeolmu Water Kimchi.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the rice paste. If you don’t have flour, glutinous rice works wonderfully. Combine 1/2 cup of glutinous rice with a suitable amount of water in a pot. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a paste-like consistency. It’s important to keep stirring to prevent lumps. You can make this ahead of time and let it cool.
Step 4
Prepare the additional vegetables that will add flavor and texture to the kimchi. Thinly slice the onions. Cut the carrot into decorative shapes, like flowers, or thinly julienne it. Adding these colorful vegetables will make your kimchi visually appealing and more enjoyable to eat.
Step 5
Rinse the salted yeolmu thoroughly in cold water to remove excess salt. Drain it very well. Transfer the drained yeolmu, along with the sliced onions and carrots, into a kimchi container. Now, it’s time to season everything.
Step 6
Add the seasoning to the yeolmu and vegetables in the container. First, pour in the commercially available pear juice for convenience. Pear juice adds a natural sweetness and depth of flavor to the kimchi. Homemade pear juice would be even better if you have it.
Step 7
Next, add the plum extract (maesil-cheong). This ingredient provides a pleasant sweet and sour taste and acts as a natural preservative. Plum extract will further enhance the umami of your Yeolmu Water Kimchi.
Step 8
Add the prepared rice paste and minced garlic generously. Finally, pour in the cooled broth. Make sure the broth covers the ingredients well. Gently mix everything together. You’ll be surprised how simple it is to make Yeolmu Water Kimchi! Adjust the final seasoning with coarse sea salt to your taste.
Step 9
The Yeolmu Water Kimchi is ready to eat now, but for an even deeper flavor, let it ferment at room temperature for about a day. After that, store it in the kimchi refrigerator to keep it nicely chilled. The aroma of fermenting kimchi is truly appetizing! You can adjust the fermentation time according to your preference.
