Steps
- 1.
Gajami Sikhae (Hamgyong Province (North Korea)): Ice fermentation transforms flounder into translucent slices with crystalline texture
- 2.
Mukeunji Sikhae (Jeolla Province): Extended subzero fermentation creates radish pieces that pop with effervescence
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Chogochujang Sikhae (Royal court cuisine): Ice-temperature aging mellows gochujang's heat while amplifying umami