Kimchi Recipe

Inspired by M Pocha

Time3h

Serves8

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Cabbage
Cut the Napa cabbage lengthwise into quarters and remove the core. Chop the quarters into bite-sized pieces.
2
Salt the Cabbage
In a large bowl, dissolve the coarse sea salt in the water. Submerge the cabbage pieces in the saltwater and let sit for 1-2 hours, tossing occasionally.
3
Prepare Vegetables
While the cabbage is soaking, julienne the daikon radish and carrots. Chop the green onions into small pieces.
4
Make the Kimchi Paste
In a blender, combine garlic, ginger, Korean red pepper flakes, fish sauce, and sugar. Blend until smooth to create a paste.
5
Mix Everything Together
Drain the cabbage and rinse it under cold water. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, radish, carrots, green onions, and kimchi paste. Mix thoroughly, using gloves if desired.
6
Fermentation
Pack the mixture tightly into a clean glass jar, leaving some space at the top. Cover the jar with a lid and let it ferment at room temperature for 1-5 days, depending on your taste preference.
7
Refrigerate and Serve
Once fermented to your liking, transfer the kimchi to the refrigerator. It can be eaten immediately but will develop more flavor over time.