Spicy Cabbage Kimchi Recipe
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Spicy Cabbage Kimchi

"Kimchi, a popular Korean dish, is best described as a spicy, slightly sweet, pickled or fermented cabbage. I spent a year in South Korea and fell in LOVE with Kimchi! My friend Myong was kind enough to share her recipe and technique with me. Some ingredients may not be readily available in your local supermarket. Look for Kimchi (Fish) Sauce and Korean chili powder in Asian markets or online. Use kimchi in stir fries or your favorite Korean dishes."

Prep Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
4 Days 7 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 14 Cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 heads Napa cabbage
  • 1 1/4 cups sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 small white onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 5 tablespoons Korean chile powder

Directions

  1. Cut the cabbages in half lengthwise and trim the ends. Rinse and cut into pieces about 2 inch square. Place the cabbage into large resealable bags and sprinkle salt on the leaves so they are evenly coated. Use your hands to rub the salt in to the leaves. Seal the bags and leave at room temperature for 6 hours.
  2. Rinse the salt from the cabbage leaves and then drain and squeeze out any excess liquid. Place the cabbage in a large container with a tight fitting lid. Stir in the fish sauce, green onions, white onion, garlic, sugar and ginger. Sprinkle the Korean chile powder over the mixture. Wear plastic gloves to protect your hands and rub the chile powder into the cabbage leaves until evenly coated. Seal the container and set in a cool dry place. Leave undisturbed for 4 days. Refrigerate before serving, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month (if it lasts that long!).

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 12 | Total Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2008 by kmast88   view full review
This is one of the easier kimchi recipes I've come across. Some people may find it a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by Fern Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made 2 batches, the first exactly as the recipe instructed except that I used regular crushed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2008 by Brian   view full review
I love, love, love kimchi. This came out a little salty for me so I cut the salt in half. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by lshoffner   view full review
As I pulled up the recipe to make this for the 2nd time, I was reminded to help others by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2011 by snarky_harpy   view full review
Whoo hoo! I don't have to dole out five bucks a pop for a container of kimchi anymore! (It's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2011 by texan81   view full review
This is AWESOME!! My husband was just stationed in Korea, so i thought i would give it a try,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2011 by mamaM   view full review
THIS IS WAY TOO SALTY!!! Our cabbage was wasted! Please next time check your ingredients......
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by SkySong   view full review
I have tried to make numeous version of this using different vegetables that's not typically...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2010 by tinamarie44   view full review
wow, i really love this recipe except i used chinese chile paste instead of the powder. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by Lou   view full review
Way too much salt for me. I think if the salt were cut down by 90% it would be palatable.

 

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