Yellow Pickled Radish (Danmuji:단무지)

Today I’m going to show you how to make your own yellow pickled radish, called danmuji in Korean. It’s a crispy, tangy, refreshing side dish and an essential ingredient in gimbap, Korean seaweed rice rolls. Full recipe: www.maangchi.co...
I know that some of my regular readers and KZbin viewers have been waiting for this recipe for a while. Thank you for your patience! I’ve actually been working on this recipe off and on for years, and after much experimentation, I’ve come up with this delicious, accessible, foolproof version anyone can make!
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[@스누피-r7h]

망치 언니 단무지 오늘 시도해보네요 2번째요 친정언니가 키운 단무지무로 ~~~^^ 너무 감사합니다

[@Maangchi]

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[@mishmish6299]

I’ve recently become obsessed with danmuji after trying some at my local Korean market. I tried to buy some already made, but there were so many additives in the brands they have. I’m so happy I found this video! I will begin the pickling process after my next grocery visit. Thank you so much! ❤ 🙏🏻

[@ToTo-vx7xq]

Moi aussi, depuis que j ai gouté, je suis accro a ce danmuji, souvant trop sucre dans les epiceries .

[@Maangchi]

Someone submitted Indonesian caption for my Indonesian viewers! Thank you very much!

[@tilciagont5613]

No se coreano no entiendo soy colombiana

[@laila_bella]

Maangchi..what if I don't have the gardenia fruit? is there any alternative way?

[@quackerzsis99]

+Yoongi V You should be able to find them online on Amazon.

[@laila_bella]

Thanks for the information Taya3211

[@rosviantyrahmat4563]

Thank you!

[@capricorn3113]

Once i stopped by your video, i cannot stop watching and forgot all the things that i am going to do, even my kids love watching it. 👍👍👍 Thanks.

[@Maangchi]

Welcome to my cooking channel!

[@eileenchmielewski1420]

Yesssss, I love her!!

[@skontheroad2666]

I love the way you cut your vegetables and keep as much as possible! I hate waste--especially food waste--and while a trip to the market these days is either an adventure or even a risk, I try not to waste food even more than before! And keep trying to tell my kids how important it is (they are doing a lot of the cooking these days). I have one daughter who loves Korean culture and especially the food. We are enjoying your videos so much!!! And I am glad she learned something simple (in addition to some new recipes)--cut your veggies carefully and keep as much as possible!). Thanks again! Stay safe!

[@Maangchi]

allo everybody! Check out my English and Korean captions! Enjoy the captions! : ) 영어,한국어 자막 지금 막 올렸어요! 맛있는 단무지 많이많이 만들어 드세요!

[@아왜-d8x]

망치님 한국어 자막 감사드려용~!

[@فاطيمہمحمد-ظ3ح]

Thanks for Sharing such a great recipe.☆＼(^ω^＼)

[@hemalatha-kd3wg]

Maangchi can we replace gardenia seeds with turmeric powder..??

[@zaynabhussain5902]

Can I use turmeric instead of gardenias?

[@omyo3522]

햄치콜 아님

[@JenniferMyers]

I make my Korean pickled radish using turmeric powder and it is wonderful!

[@Maangchi]

+Jennifer Myers great!

[@keyoptasushmita]

hey do have any idea what can be used instead of rice bran??

[@xJustAdollx]

+Jennifer Myers How much do you add? :3

[@xJustAdollx]

ah thanks! I will try it out tomorrow! :D

[@xJustAdollx]

If wanna do it with whole radish, do you just put them in a jar and cover? :3

[@MK-xo6wu]

I love how you are so active and your so funny

[@Maangchi]

mui kushi : )

[@MK-xo6wu]

😊😍 Maangchi​

[@yelanchiba8818]

I have this yellow radish pickle from my cousin. Out of curiousity, I am here to watch how it was made. I love Maangchi

[@dinkaboutit4228]

In the interest of finding ingredients locally, for those of us with no Korean market, you could probably use a small amount of turmeric for the coloring agent without effecting the flavor profile too much.

[@武ルリ]

I am really happy to know your recipes, especially this one. I love Takuwan, Japanese name for Danmuji, very much, but couldn't buy those on the market, because they were soaked in chemical additives. I already made your Mandu-pi. It was so nice! Thank you, Maangchi.

[@jozhang5082]

maangchi, thank you for answering the mystery of my life. it started when i watch one of the korean series around 10 years ago. and everytime i watch other korean series with food in it, I ALWAYS SAW THIS YELLOW THINLY SLICED SIDE DISH. i never knew what it was. i even thought it was mango but i am so wrong.. it's fermented radish all this time :D God bless!

[@shifali967]

Hi maanchi ma'am, I love your style of telling the recepies cute and sometimes in funny way, I am studying hotel management and won't to be chef, and your tasty food inspiring me . Love from india..🇮🇳❤️❤️

[@Maangchi]

♥️

[@Maangchi]

German caption is up now thanks to our volunteer translator!

[@shazzaleone6288]

Thank you sooo much Maangchi ! I love Korean food.Its nice to learn and understand your culture thru your food.. Still on my watching Maangchi marathon. I just love the sincerity in your cooking. 😊

[@QueenRyahTolentinoTvT]

Maangchi really doesn't like wasting anything she is very resourceful too...

[@핑꿀파이]

40년전 엄마가 만들어주시던 단무지인데요 집에서 만드는 단무지 너무 반갑네요~~^^♡♡

[@merryxmaswarisover]

As a long time subscriber I really appropriate how you have taken extra steps to show us how to make ingredients that are hard to find. Your research of years into this product is very much appreciated. Un abrazo desde Puerto Rico!

[@Maangchi]

warisover Thank you very much for your nice and encouraging words!

[@spatagoon]

Yello pickled Radish is the way to preserve the white radish. Love this menu.

[@sweetpuppy120489]

OMG that lunch box look delicious! Whoever got to eat that lunch box is so lucky!! When you were cooking that gardenia fruit, it remind me of annatto seed, which is something my mom use to color food orange yellow like that. Though I only know that the seed is activated by hot oil. Thanks for sharing this pickled radish recipe.

[@skipzcifer8201]

Ever since my dad introduced me to this delicious pickled radish, it became one of my favorite side dish. I actually miss having them every time we eat outside.

[@astrangerwhostaysforawhile987]

Can't have my kimbap without danmuji. My new favourite Korean ingredient! ❤

[@araxelix]

Yay! I really wanted some yellow radish but I've never found any where I live. So happy I found this recipe.

[@shannonyiu4565]

If maangchi was my mom...

[@your_everyday_youtube_comm6330]

Rachel Yiu she would be the best mom in the world, like my mom

[@renevanvliet2372]

Aqua Marine

[@mmts96]

Rachel Yiu I would have been even fatter than I already am

[@kaylynnl6210]

Marwa Ali HAHAHAHA!!!!!

[@luanpagado5207]

Still choose my mom, , good at cooking or not .ill still choose her

[@nurulamirah3040]

I'm drooling at 2 a.m. in the morning. It has a lot of work but once you get to taste it, it feels all worth it :D

[@Maangchi]

Hello everybody!!! Thank you for your nice comments! Check out the written recipe on my website! www.maangchi.com/recipe/danmuji

[@honeyfromthebee]

Maangchi Thank you so much for posting! We don't eat artificial sweetener, and can never find danmuji without it!

[@hinai000]

Maangchi Can I use Annatto seeds instead of Chija?

[@ucanhnguyen3131]

Maangchi Can I use fresh turmeric instead of Chija ok because in Viet Nam i can find "chija" it very difficut to find this fruit in Viet Nam

[@imscarlet]

Maangchi This is so GREAT!!! I've always wanna try to make this at home. You never know what they put inside those bright yellow Danmuji sold in the store or restaurant. Thank you so much!

[@imscarlet]

Đức Anh Nguyễn I want to ask this as well! Turmeric is more attainable for me.

[@resurrectionsunday4164]

Ooh that looks delicious! Thank you. You are very fun to watch. I like the way you describe everything.

[@wmh1626]

This is just great! The yellow pickled radish I bought online had lots of weird ingredients- including aspartame. I'm so excited to be able to make it in my own kitchen 🥰.

[@thaonguyen_hy3pi]

Just when I think about making my own danmuji, youtube show me your vid. 😄 KZbin is scary. 😅 It's like they can read my mind.

[@dipmala93]

Maybe you have searched somewhere about it.... It's Google algorithm 😂😅 They always show me the ads related to my search, I mean If I've search about BTS merch on Google or some other app they always show me website related to Kpop merch.

[@cockatooinsunglasses7492]

They probably can.

[@hyekyoungahn5213]

어릴적 늦가을이면 엄마가 단무지 무우를 마루밑에 넣어두고 말려서 왕겨넣고 단무지를 해 주셨던 기억이 나네요 감사합니다 ~~

[@Maangchi]

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[@TheDustyWilk]

My 엄마 taught me to use turmeric for the color! Easier to find and still a nice yellow color. Also she always called this one “dakwang”, which is the korean pronunciation for the Japanese term for pickled radish, “takuan”

[@pinkeangst]

Yes, my parents and grandparents generation call it “dakwang”. I thing danmuji is what younger generations say now.

[@Victorchaint]

Omg they look so delicious!!! Thanks for uploading mangchi , i will try it out at home

[@Maangchi]

Kaung Chaint Good luck!

[@annieyeo8139]

Maangchi

[@mjlee3229]

I've found danmuji in the nearest grocery store. They sell one big radish around IDR 50,000 which is KRW 4,105. While I'm not sure whether it's cheap or expensive, one thing I'm sure of, I don't think I can gobble up one big tube of radish alone XD I'll try following your recipe instead. Just need to get smaller radishes.

[@sarhban11]

Dear and toooooo sweet Maangchi, I watched almost 6 videos of your cooking recipes in a single sitting. All of your recipes are super and more than that your so sweet chat while you're cooking. Its funtastic.

[@rebkong]

you are the very beautiful and fantastic cook of the universe

[@rahabsong899]

여긴 서울인데요..여기계신 유투버들 보다 더 잘 만드시네요..쌀겨가 굿팁이네요^^ 저는 설탕대신 수국차로 해 봐야겠어요..감사해요^^

[@김민준-m1x6s]

It would go well with Rameyon, Udon, Tteokbboki and other both spicy and greasy food.

[@pikachu86140]

So lucky to meet your video! My place don’t have Korea pickled radish sell in market. I’m going to make one for myself now!

[@jailbirdx0x]

Very delicious for jjajangmyeon side dish!

[@Maangchi]

jailbirdx0x yes, you are right!

[@phoeberaymond8781]

Your videos are giving me comfort during the apocalypse. I hope youre doing well and are safe!

[@린-q3h]

안녕하세요, 망치님~~ 망치님 영상 보며 뒤늦은 영어 공부를 시작하고 있답니다; 요리 하는걸 좋아하는데 영어 공부도 하고 싶고, 망치님 영상은 금방 쨘~~하고 맛난 음식도 만들어주셔서 넘넘 잼있게 보며 영어공부도 하고 있어요~ 너무 감사히 잘 볼께요~~~ 오늘도 좋은 하루 되셔요~~~ : )

[@Maangchi]

제 동영상이 도움이된다니 기쁘네요! 감사합니다!

[@SunDBibi]

It is the first time I see your videos and you're so energic and cute ! Also what you did looks delicious, good job :)

[@Maangchi]

Sun D. Bibi Thank you! Happy cooking!

[@WNHobley]

Every time I watch Maangchi's videos, I end up hungry and my mouth watering...

[@hestianurmasari]

@maangchi.. i found this video when i'm finished sahoor for my iftar Ramadhan in first day at this year and make my mouth watering :D

[@venderitso1929]

Thank u maangchi god bless u and ur family

[@Vickzyi]

Your children are so lucky and in glad your on KZbin

[@ireneorpilla7705]

This is awesome!!! I can finally make my own pickled radish. Thank you, Maangchi!

[@nhungle8977]

Merci beaucoup Maanchi.

[@ksunilr.p7494]

Love you...your presentation is always as sweet as you

[@CatLadyofUtah]

She is a magical chef! I love her colorful cooking!

[@laurametheny1008]

That lunch box looks so beautiful and YUMMY! Thankyou lively lovely lady!😄🍱🍶

[@avoyarnstutorial7555]

I put my nose to smell what she marinated 🤣

[@pratofundo]

Hum… I guess it's very similar with Japanese takuan-zuke. So, I wonder if it has the distinct smell as well, heheheh

[@khwr0318]

PratoFundo danmuji isn't a korean dish. it's a korean-style version of japanese takuan and korean people like it but i wouldn't call it korean.

[@jailbirdx0x]

PratoFundo It really is Japanese takuan.

[@pennyinheaven]

I once bought takuan in our local supermarket thinking it would be as delicious as danmuji, but no, it smelled really bad I couldn't eat it. Maybe because I didn't wash it before eating? I don't know. The taste was different, too.

[@themarshal967]

Juoana Penny Dela Cruz everyone will make it different. That's what everyone does. Not everyone has to stick to a certain recipe.

[@happinessme5899]

Korean danmuji is from japaneses one. But they taste different a little.

[@narulaynarulay8362]

I do love your way of explaining. I like korian fooooood!!! By the way, I am from Kirgiztan :). Thank you!!!!

[@MsTigerseye77]

OMG!! That lunch box looked amazing! I can't wait to try to make those pickles. I was served some while in Korea and didn't eat them because I wasn't sure what they were. Man do I regret it! This recipe sounds incredible! Thanks for post I g it Maangchi!

[@rosevue5969]

I love your lunchbox! Looks very delicious!

[@dinjangbab]

놀랍네요. 한국에선 안만드는데. 다들 까먹었을거에요. 치자도 오랜만에 보내요. 어릴적에 집에 치자나무가 있었어요. 엄마가 전에 색을 내기위해 건조시키던게 생각나요. 유행하는 음식뿐 아니라 기억속의 음식도 레서피를 만드시네요. 한국에서 잘 보고 있겠습니다.

[@yoonpender5661]

Just asked you for this and found this video! You made my day! Now i have to find a rice bran and gardenia seeds! Now where can i find that lunch box??

[@Maangchi]

Check out your local Korean or Japanese grocery store. I bought it at a Korean grocery store. Good luck with making delicious danmuji!

[@yoonpender5661]

Thank you for the reply! i made tuna pancake followed your instruction. i added chopped sesame leaves from my yard. Love it! Much Blessings!

[@yoonpender5661]

She said it will be alright but if this is just for a color, i think i can make it without gardenia seed or tumeric. i do eat tumeric and it has a distinctive flavor, definitely not korean.

[@maylenemcdondald6156]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I absolutely love eating this but the ones sold in the Asian stores have MSG and I have even seen high fructose corn syrup as an added ingredient in the packages! 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲 so I haven't had any of this yummy treat for such a long time! I'm going to make a lot of this now that I know I can do this! I absolutely am so grateful that you took the time to teach us how to make this! By the way, did you know that this is definitely a healthy probiotic food? Your recipe is a bonus for me! 💟💗💖

[@maylenemcdondald6156]

OMG! Your lunch box is perfect for my husband! I have been trying to come up with new and tasty alternatives for my husband's lunch when he is at work! We're trying different recipes for a healthy lifestyle! Thanks again! 😍😊🤗

[@avilapauline3500]

I am going to try... thanks... I like ur recipes

[@erron1410]

Hello Maangchi, thank you for your lovely recipe.. I am enjoying my Danmuji today and today I start making a new batch from fresh radish.... I have tried so many of your recipes and everything is yummy. Stau safe and healthy! Love from London 🙆🏻‍♀️

[@sumalatham3308]

hi maangchi am an indian i watch i all your video and i make your dishes i love the way you cook

[@Maangchi]

Thank you so much! Happy cooking!

[@NhiLe-lw8bb]

Sumalatha M d

[@PhilipANJEONMO]

와 단무지까지 맨드셔!!

[@애플할망고]

멋져요 단무지 잘 담그셨네요

[@TasyaNatSUME]

Отличный рецепт! Маанджи так подробно рассказала, что уже захотелось приготовить по ее рецепту!) Я думаю это будет действительно очень вкусно😍 спасибо Вам за рецепт🤗😀

[@indahnursanthi4723]

Can i use turmeric instead maangchi? Its hard to find those fruit in my area..

[@Maangchi]

Yes, some people let me know that turmeric worked well. Good luck!

[@m53goldsmith]

@@Maangchi This is good information as I am allergic to any sort of gardenia products (I know, really odd, but true!)...

[@weilingyap771]

Thanks for sharing this magical recipe. I must try.

[@jkhh648]

Maangchi. Your recipe for cornbread Is delicious I even made some for my family and they wanted more and more and more they love the corn bread. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. MAANGCHI THEY'RE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!! 😄😀

[@eariduru]

Dear Maangchi, your recipes very clear and so tasty. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Do you think saffron can be used to color danmuji instead of gardenia fruits? They are not available where I live.

[@Maangchi]

You can try it out and let me know! : )

[@제정은-f7j]

Yes, saffron is a good substitute for gardenias!

[@eariduru]

Thank you.

[@skz44]

Woo, I'm excited to try this recipe. Thank you for teaching us that house-hold staples like this can be home-made.

[@shubhamshandilya6160]

Its the best fun cooking channel the way you spesk and your subtitle like thing is amazing

[@Noealzii]

so thats why its yellow

[@ngoisaomai2012]

I love to watch your show, thank you, you are my favourite chef 💞💞💞

[@jasmijnbouhtat3026]

I cant find gardenia fruit what can i use in stead?

[@Maangchi]

Some of my readers let me know they used turmeric instead of gardenia fruit and it turned out great.

[@jasmijnbouhtat3026]

Thank you maangchi 👍

[@jasmijnbouhtat3026]

Can i also make cubes en let them marinade for 30 days?

[@UFO339]

@@jasmijnbouhtat3026 I think you can follow the same procedure and when want to eat dice em up ?

[@masascott6084]

I have made this also using dried marigold but make sure it’s the edible one lol

[@박창민-w6z]

단무지 저도 참 좋아하는 반찬중 하나인데요. 이렇게 보니 반갑네요^^*

[@hanabias4888]

Hi... maangchi can i use apple cider vinegar?

[@Maangchi]

Yes you can.

[@hanabias4888]

@@Maangchi thank you maangchi ❤

[@tokkicabo4578]

안녕하세요 이모! This is the first video I watch from your channel and I loved it!!!! I loved the food, how you explained it, your jokes and specially you! You have won a new subscriber! Thank you so much for your videos!!

[@Woopsiii0912]

I really enjoy watching your videos maangchi!

[@SiKedek]

In fact, gardenia seeds are used in Japanese cuisine as well, usually in kinton. The Japanese name for these is "kuchinashi".

[@TheAiTenshii]

I replaced gardenia fruit ,by turmeric. Works very good for coloring too.

[@trishamerrill6623]

the flower reminds me of saffron

[@sharonbrisbane3747]

Wow I love radish, the lunch box looks awesome

[@MichelleNguyen07]

Yay! I love this but the ready made ones that I always see have artificial colors and sweeteners. Can't wait to try to make this on my own :) thanks Maangchi!

[@gardengalsu]

Where I live, we make a sweeter pickles and use food coloring; since I didn't like the artificial color, I just leave it the natural color~tastes good! Oh, and we slice the turnips from the start.

[@lover4naturalbeauty748]

Ah at last,,, I was in Japan for years, fell in love with daikon pickles. Now finally know how to make. Great video, thanks so much!

[@honey87west]

Maangchi, please tell me where I can buy a lunchbox like this!! I want to make this exact lunchbox for work, but instead of seaweed, use egg.

[@yongdreyer]

예쁜요리사님 고마워요

[@RaniRani-eg5mm]

Hello maangchi i am an indian and i love your talking style,recepeis and you looking so young all the time.

[@tdtd7262]

Mangchi, I like ur way of explaining, I'm from India, keep rocking

[@tdtd7262]

But some ingredients not get easily

[@kevinkimmel9901]

Hi Maangchi, I just finished my first batch and tomorrow will do another two batches for friends who I know will ask for some in four weeks time. Those of you who are looking for Gardenia Fruit go to the Chinese herb store and ask for Shan Zhi Zi. I tried to paste the Chinese word but it did not take. Copy this into your phone to show the assistant, because when I went they asked me to say it in Chinese. I have tried to say it about fifteen times and my tongue just can't make the right sound. Anyway on Amazon it is $26.00 + $6.49 S&H for a pound, at the Chinese Herb store $7.99 for a pound.

[@idealdo]

Your channel is a treasure! Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@Maangchi]

Thank you so much! Cheers!

[@cindercommons7618]

I really love your lunchbox at the end of the video! Maangchi where did you get that lunchbox? Really love the portions that the lunchbox has.

[@wonderfulworld3725]

Can I use turmeric for colour

[@Maangchi]

Yes, I heard from my readers that turmeric works well, too!

[@wonderfulworld3725]

Thanks

[@sakurasamsi7310]

Wooow. ..so cute and looks delicious.. Ur children must be lucky to eat that..

[@syn010110]

Isn't this the same as takuan?

[@possiblyofclouds]

Corinn Heathers They're both pickled daikon, but the ingredients differ a little bit between Korean and Japanese recipes.

[@friedtubesox]

Corinn Heathers takuan has persimmon peel in it. i never heard of putting gardenia seed inside it. but it looks good. and takuan you dry it outside with the leaves on hanging. for like a week till you can bend it in half. i'm still going to try this way. it looks easier.

[@syn010110]

friedtubesox Yeah... this does look way easier.

[@user-13578]

Thank you very much for sharing your Danmuji recipe @Maangchi 🥰🙏 ! I really would like to give it a try but, if possible, may I know where to get the Gardenia? Thank you in advance ❤️🙏

[@Maangchi]

You can find it at a large Korean grocery store or online. www.maangchi.com/ingredient/gardenia-fruits

[@rahabsong899]

감사합니다^^

[@GamingFoodie]

I will pay an obscene amount of money to have Maangchi come and cook for me for a week. Yes, I could cook these recipes myself, but I want to hang out with her! :D

[@yanfenfang4810]

thank you for your subtitle! also, I enjoy to watch your videos!

[@ashleydayton4374]

You are such an angel! Thank you for all of the effort you put into making these recipes and videos! I love following your recipes. :)