Wash the yeolmu radishes thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Ensure the radishes are evenly cut for consistent texture in the kimchi.
Sprinkle the chopped yeolmu with coarse sea salt and massage the salt into the pieces. Let them sit for 1-2 hours to release water.
Massage the radishes gently to ensure the salt evenly distributes and helps release moisture.
Rinse the salted yeolmu radishes under cold water to remove excess salt and drain well.
Make sure to drain the radishes completely to prevent the kimchi from becoming too salty.
Grate the garlic and ginger, and mix them with Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru), fish sauce, and sugar to form a thick paste.
You can adjust the amount of gochugaru based on your preferred spice level.
Chop the spring onions into small pieces and add them to the garlic-ginger paste.
Finely chop the spring onions to ensure even distribution in the kimchi.
Mix the yeolmu with the garlic-ginger paste and spring onions, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Wear gloves to avoid staining your hands with the chili paste.
Once the mixture is evenly coated, pack the yeolmu into a clean jar, pressing it down to remove air bubbles.
Leave some space at the top of the jar to allow for expansion during fermentation.
Cover the jar loosely and let the kimchi ferment at room temperature for 2-3 days.
You can adjust the fermentation time based on how sour you like the kimchi.
Once fermented, store the yeolmu kimchi in the refrigerator to slow down the fermentation process.
Yeolmu kimchi is best enjoyed chilled, and can be kept in the fridge for up to a week.
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