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Kkakdugi

깍두기

Crunchy cubes of radish kimchi, the standard partner to ox-bone soups

South Korea Fermented & pickled

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Joseon accounts credit the household of King Jeongjo’s daughter with serving cubed radish kimchi at a late eighteenth-century palace banquet.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kkakdugi?

Kkakdugi is a fermented & pickled from South Korea: crunchy cubes of radish kimchi, the standard partner to ox-bone soups. Joseon accounts credit the household of King Jeongjo’s daughter with serving cubed radish kimchi at a late eighteenth-century palace banquet.

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vegetableschiligarlic

Cooked

fermented

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