Housemade Kimchi Recipe
Make Housemade Kimchi Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables and Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the cabbage
Cut the Napa cabbage in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Massage the salt into the cabbage and let it sit for 1-2 hours until wilted.
- 2
Make the kimchi paste
In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, grated ginger, gochugaru, fish sauce, and sugar. Mix until a paste forms.
- 3
Combine vegetables
After the cabbage has wilted, rinse it under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain well. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, Korean radish, carrots, green onions, and kimchi paste. Mix thoroughly, using your hands (wear gloves) to ensure even coating.
- 4
- 5
Ferment
Seal the jar and let it sit at room temperature for 1-2 days to ferment. Afterward, refrigerate the kimchi to slow down the fermentation.
