Title: Turnip Kim Chee
Categories: Ethnic Asian Pickle Spices
Yield: 1 Servings

5	lb	Turnips
4	qt	Oil
1	c	Rock salt
1/4	c	Sugar
2	tb	Minced garlic
1 1/2	ts	Paprika
1 1/2	tb	Minced ginger root
1 1/2	ts	Ground red pepper
1/2	ts	Monosodium glutamate
1	tb	Sugar

Pare and cut turnips crosswise into thirds, then lengthwise into quarters. Combine water, rock salt and 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl. Put turnips into water and place a weighted plate on top to keep them submerged. Soak for 6 hours. Rinse turnips 5 times in cold water. Drain and put into jars. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over turnips. Let stand at room temperature for 2 days, then refrigerate. Makes 2 quarts.

Submitted by: Residential Services Division Organization: Hawaiian Electric Company Alt.Culture.Hawaii

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