Kimchi

Recipe Information

Description:
Kimchi is a delicious Asian recipe usually served as a side dish. It requires about 30 hours of prep time and about 0 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 hours. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 24 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 24
Preparation Time 30 Hours
Cook Time 0 Minutes
Total Time 30 Hours
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Cabbage
Category Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Side Dish
Cuisine Asian; Korean
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 large Napa cabbage, chopped

  • 3/4 cup salt

  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 3 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup red pepper powder

  • 2 carrots, cut into thin strips

Directions

  • Add the cabbage to a large plastic or glass mixing bowl. Do not use a metal bowl. Add the salt to the cabbage as well as cold water to cover.

  • Set a large plate on top of the mixture and add weighted objects (such as soup cans) on top of plate to put pressure on the mixture. Press for a minimum of 6 hours to overnight.

  • Using a blender, combine the garlic, soy sauce, onion, ginger, and water and blend until it forms a thick slurry.

  • After at least 6 hours, strain the cabbage through a strainer, rinse the salty cabbage, and rinse the bowl.

  • Add the cabbage back into the mixing bowl, add the red pepper power, carrots, and the slurry mixture and mix well.

  • Pack the kimchi into glass jars or plastic containers and let ferment for up to 2 days at room temperature.

  • After 2 days store in a refrigerator. For best taste, eat within 2 weeks.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 21 cal

  • Total fat: 1g

  • Saturated fat: 0g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 1,000mg

  • Potassium: 128mg

  • Carbohydrate: 4g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 1g