Description
Kimchi is a popular side dish in the Korean cuisine made out of fermented cabbage. Usually served with rice alongside other banchan (side dishes) but it can also be used as an ingredient in dishes like the spicy stew called kimchi jjigae and the kimchi fried rice called kimchi bokkeumbap.
Ingredients
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- 1 pc Napa cabbage
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 200 g daikon radish, cut into matchsticks
- 4 stalks spring onions, sliced
- 1/3 cup Korean red pepper powder
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1 thumb sized fresh ginger, minced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Chop cabbage into 2 inch piece sections then place in a very large bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt and toss until salt is distributed evenly.
- Pour enough water to cover everything then cover with cling wrap then set it aside in room temperature for 24 hours.
- Drain cabbage then rinse it with cold water, gently squeeze the cabbage to remove excess liquid. Set aside then place in a separate bowl.
- Combine all the remaining ingredients in large bowl and stir well to combine then add the cabbage and mix using your hands. Make sure cabbage is well coated with the mixture.
- Place in a large jar enough to hold everything then tightly then cover it. Set it aside in a cool dark place for 24 hours.
- Open jar to let the gasses out then seal it again then refrigerate for at least 1 week.
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Oh, I do love kimchi - have a collection of recipes! but haven't tried making it yet.
I love your kimchi recipe and it even sounds simple enough that I might give it a try. Our family and especially the boys love spicy Korean food and it just would not seem right without a little kimchi on the side. Have a super day!
Damn deliicous, hot, spicy, tangy and crisp kimchi, totally a korean food porn!!!
great job Ray.....
THIS looks phenomenal, full of wonderful probiotics too! ;)
We've had this on our list of things to make. When we get to it, I think I'll try your version!
I adore kim chi, I always have a jar of it in my fridge but never tried to make it before. This is quite inspiring.
An acquired taste. Everybody's favourite...just not mine. My Auckland friend took me to a Korean place there to eat this - she wanted to change my mind about it but I did not like. She was so annoyed. LOL!!!
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Your kimchi looks so good, Raymund! I haven't tried homemade yet, but one day!!
'Kimchi' recipe looks so delicious.
Now I can make it at home.
You need to make this now, not later, lol. You will love it.