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Spicy Cabbage Kimchi Recipe

A traditional Korean side dish made from fermented cabbage and spices.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 50 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 medium napa cabbage
  • ¼ cup sea salt
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned

Instructions 

  1. Cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the core. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Dissolve salt in water and soak cabbage for 2 hours. Rinse and drain.
  3. Mix ginger, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  4. Add green onions and carrot to the cabbage. Pour the spice mixture over and mix well.
  5. Pack the kimchi into a jar, pressing down to remove air bubbles. Leave some space at the top.
  6. Let it ferment at room temperature for 1-5 days, then refrigerate.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Fermented, Kimchi, Spicy
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