Side Dishes

Kohlrabi & Omija Water Kimchi

Name: Kohlrabi & Omija Water Kimchi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: ½ kohlrabi Kohlrabi; 20 g Omija (dried five-flavor berries); 20 g Figs; 50 g Bell pepper; 30 g Green bell pepper; 10 g Chives (jjokpa); 30 g Onion; 10 g Dried shrimp; 10 g Dried kelp (dasima); 0.3 g Salt

콜라비오미자 물김치

A pink, sweet-tart water kimchi of kohlrabi, figs and bell peppers in a dried-shrimp broth infused with omija (five-flavor berry). The shrimp broth gives a rich flavor so very little salt is needed.

🇰🇷 A twist on Baechu Kimchi — see the classic napa cabbage kimchi recipe →

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

Gently simmer the kelp and dried shrimp in water, then chill to make the broth.

Prepare the chives and onion for the kimchi.

Slice the kohlrabi, green pepper and bell pepper into flat pieces.

Strain the chilled broth through a sieve.

Add the omija to the broth and season with salt.

Put the sliced vegetables and figs in a container and pour over the omija broth.

📊 Nutrition Facts (per serving)

71.6Calories (kcal)

15.6 gCarbs

1.7 gProtein

0.2 gFat

151.4 mgSodium

Nutrition values are taken from the original recipe data and are approximate.

Source: adapted from the recipe database of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea (Food Safety Korea), used under the Korea Open Government License (KOGL) Type 1. English translation and editing by coo K food.