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Kimchi

Kimchi is a spicy fermented vegetable dish, rich in probiotics and flavor, perfect as a side or ingredient in various recipes.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: kimchi, Korean food, fermented vegetables, healthy recipes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 day
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 40kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium napa cabbage
  • 1/4 cup sea salt
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup Korean red pepper flakes gochugaru
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 radish julienned

Instructions

  • Cut the napa cabbage into quarters and remove the core.
  • In a large bowl, dissolve salt in water and soak the cabbage for 2 hours.
  • Rinse the cabbage under cold water to remove excess salt and drain well.
  • In a separate bowl, mix ginger, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, and gochugaru to form a paste.
  • Add green onions, carrot, and radish to the paste, mixing thoroughly.
  • Wearing gloves, coat the cabbage pieces with the spice mixture.
  • Pack the coated cabbage tightly into a clean jar, pressing down to remove air pockets.
  • Leave about an inch of space at the top of the jar.
  • Cover the jar loosely with a lid or cloth to allow fermentation gases to escape.
  • Let it ferment at room temperature for 1 to 5 days, tasting daily until it reaches your preferred tanginess.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fiber: 2g