Kimchi Black Rice Recipe
nori, wasabi avocado emulsion, spicy mayo kimchi
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Ingredients
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Kimchi
Black Rice
Wasabi Avocado Emulsion
Spicy Mayo
Garnish
Method
Kimchi Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Napa Cabbage
Cut the Napa cabbage into quarters and remove the core. Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- 2
Salt the Cabbage
Sprinkle salt over the chopped cabbage and toss to coat. Let it sit for about 1-2 hours, tossing occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted.
- 3
Make the Kimchi Paste
In a separate bowl, combine gochugaru, minced garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, and sugar. Mix well until you form a thick paste.
- 4
Combine Kimchi Ingredients
Rinse the salted cabbage under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain and mix in the kimchi paste and chopped scallions. Mix well to ensure the cabbage is fully coated.
- 5
Ferment the Kimchi
Transfer the kimchi to a clean jar, pressing it down to remove air pockets. Leave it at room temperature for 1-2 days to ferment, then refrigerate.
Black Rice Cooking
- 6
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the black rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 7
Cook the Rice
In a pot, combine the rinsed black rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30-35 minutes until the rice is tender.
- 8
Fluff the Rice
Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Wasabi Avocado Emulsion Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Avocados
Halve the avocados and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh into a blender.
- 10
Blend the Emulsion
Add wasabi paste, lemon juice, and salt to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Spicy Mayo Preparation
- 11
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, and lime juice until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Plating
- 12
Prepare the Plating
On a plate, spread a layer of black rice as the base.
- 13
Add Kimchi
Top the black rice with a generous amount of prepared kimchi.
- 14
Drizzle Emulsion
Drizzle the wasabi avocado emulsion over the kimchi.
- 15
Add Spicy Mayo
Squeeze the spicy mayo over the top for an extra kick.
- 16
Garnish
Finish with torn nori sheets and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for garnish.