Peel and cut the daikon radish into thin slices or strips. Then sprinkle the pieces with coarse sea salt and mix thoroughly. Let them sit for 2 hours to release water.
For even salt distribution, make sure to massage the salt into the radish pieces.
Rinse the radish pieces thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain well and set aside.
Ensure the radish is well-drained to prevent the kimchi from being too salty.
Grate the ginger and garlic, and mix them with Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru) and sugar to form a paste.
Adjust the amount of gochugaru depending on your preferred spice level.
Slice the green onions and add them to the radish pieces.
Cut the green onions into small pieces to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the kimchi.
In a clean container or jar, add the radish mixture and cover it with water. Stir everything to ensure the ingredients are well combined.
Ensure that the radish mixture is fully submerged in water to prevent spoilage.
Cover the jar loosely and leave it to ferment at room temperature for 2-3 days.
The fermentation time can be adjusted to taste. Longer fermentation will result in a stronger flavor.
Once fermented, store the dongchimi in the refrigerator to slow down the fermentation process.
Dongchimi is best enjoyed chilled, but it will continue to ferment slowly in the fridge.
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