Spicy Cabbage Kimchi Recipe
A traditional Korean side dish made from fermented cabbage and radish, spiced up with chili powder.
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Main Ingredients
- 1 large Napa cabbage
- 1 medium Daikon radish
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger grated
- 3 tablespoon Korean red chili powder (gochugaru)
- 2 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 bunch Green onions chopped
1. Cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the core. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
2. Dissolve salt in water and soak the cabbage for 2 hours. Rinse and drain.
3. Peel and julienne the radish. Mix with the cabbage.
4. In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, chili powder, fish sauce, and sugar to make a paste.
5. Wear gloves and mix the paste with the cabbage and radish. Add green onions.
6. Pack the mixture into a jar, pressing down to remove air pockets. Leave some space at the top.
7. Let it ferment at room temperature for 1-5 days. Check daily and press down if needed.
Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg