Kimchi
Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made from fermented vegetables, most commonly cabbage.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Carrots - 2, julienned
- Green onions - 4, chopped
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru) - 1/4 cup
- Water - 4 cups
- Kosher salt - 1/4 cup
- Napa cabbage - 1 large head
Let's Get Started
- Cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the core. Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, dissolve the kosher salt in water. Add the cabbage and let it sit for 2 hours, tossing occasionally.
- Rinse the cabbage under cold water and drain well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the Korean red pepper flakes, minced garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, and sugar. Mix well.
- Add the green onions and carrots to the spice mixture and toss to combine.
- Add the drained cabbage to the spice mixture and mix until well coated.
- Transfer the kimchi to a clean jar or container, pressing it down firmly to remove any air bubbles.
- Cover the jar loosely and let it ferment at room temperature for 1-2 days.
- After fermentation, store the kimchi in the refrigerator. It can be consumed immediately or left to ferment for a few more days for a stronger flavor.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 30
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 3g