Dongchimi (Water Kimchi) Cold Noodles – KYUNU

Ingredients

• 1 pound Korean radish (mu), cut into thin half-moons
• 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
• 3 tablespoons coarse sea salt
• 1 Korean pear (or sweet apple), cored and roughly chopped
• 1/2 onion, roughly chopped
• 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 1 green chili pepper, thinly sliced (optional, for heat seekers)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 14 cups of water
• 4 cups cold water
• 4 portions of Kyunu noodles (our protein-packed secret weapon)
• Ice cubes
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 large (1/2 gallon or 2-liter) glass jar with a tight-fitting lid
• Blender or food processor
• Small saucepan
• Large 4-8 quart pot
• Noodle Strainer (optional)
• Large mixing bowl