A Mild Kimchi made from Korean Radish
(All measurements are approximate, and can be varied according to taste.)
About 1 1⁄2 to 2 lbs. julienned Lobak or Daikon Radish (medium-sized radish)
1 tbs. vinegar
1⁄2 tbs. salt
1 tbs. powdered sugar
1⁄4 tsp. garlic powder
1 scallion/green onion, chopped
1⁄2 cup julienned carrot
Makes approx. 1 quart of kimchi
Kenneth and Yonok Elsner married in Korea in 1987. In 2006, they purchased OMI Oriental Grocery, an Asian Specialty Food Store that has been in business in Springfield MA for over thirty years.
Read MoreWith the upcoming construction in downtown Springfield, OMI was relocated in 2015 to a new location on Route 5 in Enfield CT. Originally focused on the sale of Korean, Japanese and Chinese foods, they are broadening the product selection to include more Southeast Asian and Philippine items to better serve the interests of their new community.
Now located in a nice little strip mall called the Mountain Laurel Shoppes on route 5, easily accessible from exit 48 on route 91, just south of the MA/CT border. about half a mile from the Enfield Square Mall.