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30-Minute Kimchi

14 INGREDIENTS • 15 STEPS • 30MINS

30-Minute Kimchi

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Koreans call this particular type of kimchi, “Gutjeori (겉절이)”, which translates into briefly salted kimchi. However, even the traditional Gutjeori, kimchi takes at least 1 hour to soak the cabbage in salt. I am going to share with you a unique way to speed up the soaking process.
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Koreans call this particular type of kimchi, “Gutjeori (겉절이)”, which translates into briefly salted kimchi. However, even the traditional Gutjeori, kimchi takes at least 1 hour to soak the cabbage in salt. I am going to share with you a unique way to speed up the soaking process.
30MINS
Total Time
$5.03
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Napa Cabbage
15 cups
Napa Cabbage
Korean Sea Salt
2/3 cup
Korean Sea Salt
Water
6 cups
Water
Onion
1
Medium Onion, diced
Korean Pear
1/2
Korean Pear, peeled, cored, diced
or Sweet Apple
Garlic
7 cloves
Garlic
Korean Fish Sauce
4 Tbsp
Korean Fish Sauce
Korean Chili Flakes
1/2 cup
Korean Chili Flakes
Korean Plum Extract
2 Tbsp
Korean Plum Extract
optional
Fresh Ginger
1 in
Fresh Ginger, peeled
Granulated Sugar
1 Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
Leek
1
Leek, sliced
or 3 Scallions
Red Chili Pepper
2
Red Chili Peppers, sliced
up to 3
optional
Roasted White Sesame Seeds
to taste
Roasted White Sesame Seeds
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
147
Fat
0.2 g
Protein
9.8 g
Carbs
31.0 g
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Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Cut off the stem of the Napa Cabbage (15 cups).
step 1 Cut off the stem of the Napa Cabbage (15 cups).
step 2
Cut each Napa Cabbage leaf in half or into 3-4 sections (depending on the size) vertically.
step 2 Cut each Napa Cabbage leaf in half or into 3-4 sections (depending on the size) vertically.
step 3
Take the individual cabbage pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
step 3 Take the individual cabbage pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
step 4
Combine the Korean Sea Salt (2/3 cup) and Water (6 cups) in a pot.
step 4 Combine the Korean Sea Salt (2/3 cup) and Water (6 cups) in a pot.
step 5
Bring to a full boil dissolving the salt. Cool down for 5 minutes.
step 5 Bring to a full boil dissolving the salt. Cool down for 5 minutes.
step 6
Pour the cooled water over the cabbage in the mixing bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
step 6 Pour the cooled water over the cabbage in the mixing bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
step 7
Flip the cabbages over and continue to soak for 5 more minutes.
step 7 Flip the cabbages over and continue to soak for 5 more minutes.
step 8
Rinse once and drain thoroughly.
step 8 Rinse once and drain thoroughly.
step 9
To make the kimchi filling, add Garlic (7 cloves), Fresh Ginger (1 in), Onion (1), Korean Pear (1/2), Korean Fish Sauce (4 Tbsp), and puree until smooth.
step 9 To make the kimchi filling, add Garlic (7 cloves), Fresh Ginger (1 in), Onion (1), Korean Pear (1/2), Korean Fish Sauce (4 Tbsp), and puree until smooth.
step 10
Add Korean Chili Flakes (1/2 cup), Granulated Sugar (1 Tbsp) and Korean Plum Extract (2 Tbsp) ( if using).
step 10 Add Korean Chili Flakes (1/2 cup), Granulated Sugar (1 Tbsp) and Korean Plum Extract (2 Tbsp) ( if using).
step 11
Mix well.
step 11 Mix well.
step 12
Place drained cabbage leaves in a large shallow mixing bowl. Add the Red Chili Peppers (2) and Leek (1) if using, and the kimchi filling.
step 12 Place drained cabbage leaves in a large shallow mixing bowl. Add the Red Chili Peppers (2) and Leek (1) if using, and the kimchi filling.
step 13
Toss all together to coat evenly.
step 13 Toss all together to coat evenly.
step 14
Sprinkle Roasted White Sesame Seeds (to taste) and toss well. Adjust seasoning as you wish.
step 14 Sprinkle Roasted White Sesame Seeds (to taste) and toss well. Adjust seasoning as you wish.
step 15
This kimchi will stay fresh in the fridge for 10 days. This recipe is not ideal for long term fermentation.
step 15 This kimchi will stay fresh in the fridge for 10 days. This recipe is not ideal for long term fermentation.
Tags
Appetizers
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Asian
Lunch
Snack
Dinner
Korean
Side Dish
Vegetables
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