Spicy Cabbage Kimchi
This traditional Korean side dish is made with fermented cabbage and a spicy seasoning blend.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Carrots - 2, julienned
- Green onions - 4, chopped
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru) - 2 tablespoons
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- 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, mix together the minced garlic, grated ginger, Korean red pepper flakes, fish sauce, and sugar.
- Add the green onions and carrots to the seasoning mixture and mix well.
- Add the drained cabbage to the seasoning mixture and toss 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 24-48 hours.
- After fermentation, store the kimchi in the refrigerator. It will continue to ferment and develop flavor over time.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 30
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 7g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 3g