easy kimchi recipe

QUICK KIMCHI RECIPE

1 head Chinese cabbage, 2 ½ - 3lbs. (also known as Napa cabbage)

1 medium Asian radish

¼ cup coarse sea salt

4 scallions (cut into 1" pieces)

4 garlic cloves (minced)

2 tablespoons fresh ginger (minced)

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 Teaspoon sesame seeds (optional - a personal preference)

Water

To prepare:

1 - Dissolve salt in 1 cup water/set aside.

2 - Thoroughly wash the cabbage/then cut into 2 inch lengths/peel Asian radish and halve it lengthwise, then halve lengthwise again - then slice thinly into ½" squares.

3 - Place cabbage and radish in a large bowl and pour salt water over them.

4 - Let soak overnight or at least 5 hours.

5 - After soaking drain vegetables BUT RETAIN SALTED WATER.

6 - Add scallions, garlic, ginger, chili powder (and optional sesame seeds).

7 - Mix all vegetables, thoroughly, by hand

(using gloves as chili powder may sting)

Pack all in a large jar (about 2 quart size)/pour the salted water over the mixture.

Leave an inch of space at the top of the jar.

Cover tightly.

Let sit for 2-3 days depending on how fermented you like your kimchi.

Refrigerate after opening.

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