Turnip 'keem chee' (moo Keem chee)
Ingredients
- 6 medium turnips
- 1 red chile pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp. salt
- 1 teaspoon candied ginger
- 1 1/2 cup water
Instructions
Wash, peel, and quarter turnips. Add 1 tbsp. salt and let stand 2 days. Save the salt water that forms on the turnips. Remove the turnips and slice in pieces 1/4" in thickness. Put the turnips in a jar. Add chopped ginger, chopped red pepper, 1/2 tbsp. salt, and the salt water from the turnips, plus enough extra water to make 1 1/2 cups. Mix well and put in refrigerator for 2 weeks. Serve the water with the turnips.