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Kimchi

Kimchi

Fermented Korean vegetables with chili, garlic, and ginger. Tangy, spicy, and probiotic.

30
Prep (min)
22
Cook (min)
52
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 2 heads Napa cabbage
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Korean red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 head Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 3 inches Ginger
  • 0.5 cup Fish sauce
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 tbsp Shrimp paste
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 bunch Green onions
  • 1 medium Daikon radish
  • 1 medium Daikon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Salt cabbage leaves heavily, let wilt overnight

    💡 Drain water

  2. 2

    Rinse thoroughly, taste for saltiness

    💡 Should be slightly salty

  3. 3

    Rinse cabbage, squeeze dry

    💡 Remove excess salt

  4. 4

    Coat each leaf with paste

    💡 Hands work best

  5. 5

    Add sliced daikon and green onions

    💡 Cook until translucent but not browned for base. Caramelize for sweetness.

  6. 6

    Ferment at room temp 2-5 days

    💡 Taste daily - stop when tangy

  7. 7

    Ferment at room temp 2-5 days, then refrigerate

    💡 Taste daily