Kimchi
Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made from fermented vegetables, primarily napa cabbage and radishes, seasoned with a variety of spices. It's known for its unique flavor and health benefits.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 50kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium napa cabbage
- 1/4 cup sea salt
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup Korean red pepper flakes gochugaru
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce optional
Instructions
- Cut the napa cabbage into quarters and remove the core.
- In a large bowl, dissolve the sea salt in water.
- Submerge the cabbage in the saltwater solution and let it soak for 2 hours.
- Rinse the cabbage thoroughly under cold water and drain well.
- In a separate bowl, mix together grated ginger, minced garlic, sugar, and gochugaru.
- Add the chopped green onions and julienned carrot to the spice mixture.
- Combine the drained cabbage with the spice mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Pack the kimchi tightly into a clean glass jar, leaving some space at the top.
- Seal the jar and leave it at room temperature for 1-2 days to ferment.
- Once fermented to your liking, refrigerate to slow down the fermentation process.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fiber: 2g