Description
Kimchi is a vibrant and spicy fermented dish that can elevate any meal with its bold flavors and satisfying crunch. This easy-to-follow kimchi recipe features crisp Napa cabbage, aromatic garlic, and a fiery kick from Korean red pepper flakes. Perfect as a side dish or a topping for tacos, this addicting kimchi will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Napa cabbage (about 2 lbs)
- 1/2 cup sea salt
- 1/2 cup Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 inches fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
Instructions
- Chop the Napa cabbage into quarters, remove the core, and slice into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with sea salt and let it sit for 2 hours.
- Rinse the cabbage under cold water to remove excess salt and drain.
- In a bowl, mix garlic, ginger, sugar, fish sauce, and Korean red pepper flakes until it forms a paste.
- Combine the drained cabbage with green onions in a large bowl; add the spicy paste and mix well using gloves.
- Pack the mixture tightly into clean jars or containers, leaving an inch of space at the top.
- Let ferment at room temperature for 1 to 5 days; taste daily until desired tanginess is reached.
- Refrigerate to slow fermentation; serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 120g
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg