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Best Homemade Kimchi Recipe

Best Homemade Kimchi Recipe for a Quick Flavor Boost

Unlock the vibrant flavors of the Best Homemade Kimchi Recipe, a quick and healthy way to enhance your meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Fermentation Time 2 days
Total Time 2 days
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Kimchi Base
  • 1 head Napa Cabbage fresh, for best results
  • 10 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger minced
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion chopped
  • 2 stems Green Onion sliced into 2-inch pieces
For Fermentation
  • 0.5 cup Kosher Salt for salting the cabbage
  • cup Water adjust as needed for soaking
  • cup Fermented Fish (Bagoong Alamang) umami richness, optional substitute
  • 0.25 cup Fish Sauce for flavor
Spicy Kick and Balance
  • 0.5 cup Hot Pepper adjust to preference
  • 0.125 cup Granulated Sugar balances flavors
For the Kimchi Porridge
  • 0.25 cup Glutinous Rice Flour for creamy sauce
  • 1 cup Water for Porridge adjust for thickness

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the Napa cabbage into quarters, remove the core, chop into bite-sized pieces, rinse under cold water, and drain.
  2. In a bowl, rub kosher salt over cabbage pieces. Submerge in water with a weight for 1.5 hours.
  3. Combine glutinous rice flour with 1 cup of water in a saucepan, cook over medium-low heat until thickened, then cool.
  4. Mix cooled porridge with garlic, ginger, red onion, green onion, fish sauce, sugar, and hot pepper in a large bowl.
  5. Add drained cabbage to the kimchi paste, mix well to ensure even coating.
  6. Transfer to an airtight container, press down to remove air pockets, and store at room temperature for 2 days before refrigerating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use kosher salt for better fermentation; store in a cool, dark place during fermentation. Taste test for desired tanginess and adjust fermentation time as needed.

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