Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 large Korean radishes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 Asian pear (about 12 ounces), peeled, cored, and cubed
• 1 red apple (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Envy if possible, about 6 ounces), peeled, cored, and cubed
• 1/4 white onion (about 2 ounces), diced
• 1 (1-inch) piece of ginger, peeled
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 4 cups cold water, divided
• 2 green onions, cut into 3-inch long slices
• 1 hot pepper, such as serrano, sliced (optional)