quick kimchi recipe

A quick and easy recipe for authentic Kimchi, full of healthy probiotics that will keep for months in the fridge. Easy, flavorful and adaptable! Vegan adaptable!

How to Make Kimchi

napa cabbage,

sea salt

daikon radish,

scallions,

ginger,

garlic,

shallot, quartered (optional)

Korean-style red pepper flakes (gochugaru) See notes!

fish sauce

sugar

glutenous rice powder (see notes)

SALT THE CABBAGE (6-8 hours): Reserve 1-2 outer leaves of the napa cabbage and refrigerate for later use (wrap in plastic). Cut the remaining cabbage and place it in a large bowl with the salt and toss. Add enough cool water to cover the cabbage and stir until salt is dissolved. Keep the cabbage submerged with a plate over the bowl and let stand at room temperature 6-8 hours (giving a stir midway through if possible) or overnight.

Drain the cabbage, saving the brine. Rinse the cabbage (not excessively, just a little quick rinse), drain, squeeze out any excess water, or blot with paper towels, and place it back in the bowl,  adding the daikon radish and scallions.

Make the PASTE: Place the ginger, garlic, shallot, red pepper flakes, fish sauce (or alternatives) and sugar in your food processor. Add optional rice powder (see notes!) Process until well combined, pulsing, until it becomes a thick paste.

MASSAGE: Scoop the paste over the cabbage and using tongs or gloves, mix and massage the vegetables and the red pepper mixture together really well, until well coated.

PACK the cabbage into a large, two-quart jar (or two, quart jars)  or a crock, leaving 1-2 inches room at the top for juices to release. Add a little of the reserved brine to just cover the vegetables, pressing them down a bit ( so they are submerged) Place the whole cabbage leaf over top, pressing down- this should help keep the kimchi submerged under the brine. You can also use a fermentation weight placed over top of the whole leaf to keep it submerged. Or a small zip lock filled with water.  Basically anything that touches air may mold &#8211; but no worries if this happens (see notes) it is not ruined. 

 FERMENT (3-4 days) Cover loosely with a lid (allowing air to escape) and place the jar in a baking dish (or big bowl) to collect any juices that may escape. (The idea though, is to keep as much of the flavorful juice in the jar, so don&#8217;t overfill.) Leave this somewhere dark and cool (55F-65F is ideal) for 3 days. A basement or lower cooler cabinet in the pantry or kitchen away from appliances works best. 

EVENING OF DAY 3: Check for fermentation action or bubbles. Tap the jar and see if tiny bubbles rise to the top. Check for overflow (which also indicates fermentation).  If you see bubbles, it is ready to store in the refrigerator where it will continue to ferment and develop more flavor slowly. For a softer tangier kimchi, you can continue to ferment for 3 more days or longer.  If no action, give it another day or two. If you don&#8217;t see bubbles when tapping the jar, it just may need a couple more days- especially in cooler climates. Be patient. See the troubleshooting section below. 

REFRIGERATE: After you see bubbles (usually 3-5 days) the kimchi is ready, but it won&#8217;t achieve its full flavor and complexity, until about 2 weeks (in the fridge) slowly fermenting. The longer you ferment, the more complex and tangy the taste.  If you like a fizzy brine, tighten the lid, burping every week or so. If you don&#8217;t want to think about it, give the lid one loose twist, so it&#8217;s on there, but gases can escape. 

Maintenance: This will keep for months on end in the fridge (as long as it is submerged in the brine)  and will continue to ferment very slowly, getting more and more flavorful. Feel free to remove the cabbage leaf and just press kimchi down under the brine, after each use. ( See notes for adding more brine.) 

SERVE

Serve it as side dish: scoop it out using a slotted spoon, place in a small bowl, drizzle with sesame oil , toasted sesame seeds, and fresh scallions. Or Use it in Kimchi Fried Rice, Kimchi Burritos, Seoul Bowls, Kimchi Soup!

Thank you for your detailed descriptions before he recipe! I made your sourdough recipe yesterday and just placed my ready to ferment kimchi In my pantry... which looks like it’s going to turn out as perfectly as my sourdough did!

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sea salt (60 grams)

Korean-style red pepper flakes (gochugaru)

Thank you this was an easy recipe. Did go to the Asian Market &amp; bought Korean chili pepper flakes. Really good. I am a Spice Girl! 2 quarts gone working on the 3rd one. No left😫

Great tasting recipe everyone I give it to loves it third batch stuff is great

Bulgogi Kimchi Fries are an unique and healthy alternative to loaded cheese fries.&nbsp; Baked homemade fries are topped with bulgogi, kimchi and a special Sriracha sauce.&nbsp; Recipes for bulgogi and kimchi are included!

Bulgogi Kimchi Fries

salt

Korean chili powder

ginger

garlic

lean beef,chicken, or pork,

green onions, (chopped (both white and green sections))

low sodium Tamari or soy sauce

garlic, (minced)

sesame seeds

sesame seed oil

black pepper

sour cream

mayonnaise

sriracha hot sauce

potatoes

olive oil

In a large bowl, mix together chopped cabbage and salt. Cover and set aside for at least 6 hours. After the 6 hours, place cabbage in a colander and rinse all the salt off with cold water. Squeeze as much water as possible from the cabbage and place in a large bowl.

Sprinkle over the cabbage, the sliced green onions, chili powder, fish sauce, ginger, and garlic. Mix all together, cover and place in a dark area for at least 4 days.

FOR THE KIMCHI:

In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients thoroughly, including the green onions. Cover and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Grill or fry bulgogi with the onions over medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly cooked. Set aside to cool slightly. Once cooled, chop bulgogi meat into bite sized pieces. Set aside.

FOR THE BULGOGI:

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until well blended. Cover and set aside.

FOR THE SRIRACHA "SPECIAL"SAUCE:

Preheat oven to 450F/232C. Cut each potato into slices lengthwise and then cut each slice into sticks. Place in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil so each stick is coated. Place potato sticks onto large baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes. Flip over and bake for additional 10-15 minutes, or until fries are browned and crispy.

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