How to make Kimchi
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How to make Kimchi
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Learn how to make your own kimchi with this simple recipe so you can enjoy this popular Korean delicacy at home any time!
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Ingredients
- 1 (about 1 pound) Napa cabbage
- ¾ cup salt
- 1 medium daikon radish - julienned
- 1 cup onion leeks - cut diagonally
KIMCHI PASTE
- ½ cup fish sauce
- 5-7 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons ginger
- 1 medium onion
- ½ cup chili flakes - or chili powder
PORRIDGE
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup rice flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
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Instructions
- Wash and cut the napa cabbage first, lengthwise into 4, removing the core and then into bite-size pieces.
- Soak the pieces of cabbage in a bowl of cold water then sprinkle salt. Place a small plate as a weight on top so that all pieces are completely submerged.
- Let it soak in the brine for at least 1 ½ hours, turning every 30 minutes. Then drain and rinse thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, prepare the porridge: In a saucepan, combine ¼ cup sweet rice flour, 1 ½ cup water and sugar and mix it well. Bring to a boil over medium heat and continue to cook while stirring constantly until becomes thick and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool down before using.
- Prepare the kimchi paste by putting the ginger, onion, garlic and fish sauce in a blender or mixer and pulse until texture becomes smooth.
- Transfer this in a big bowl then add the porridge and chili powder. Mix until well combined. Add the sauce to the drained cabbage, daikon radish and onion leeks and mix well.
- Kimchi may be eaten fresh after making or can be fermented. To ferment, put the kimchi into an air-tight sealed plastic container or glass jar. If using jars, leave some space on top as it tends to rise while fermenting. Place jar in a dark and preferably coldest part of the house. Leave it there for 3-5 days.
- On the 3rd day open the lid of the jar and if you see some bubbles with lots of liquids, or maybe sour smells, it means it’s already being fermented. Transfer the jar to the fridge to slow the fermentation and this can be eaten or stored for months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
90kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1164mg
(49%)
Potassium
303mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
22.3mg
(25%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1164mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 303mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 22.3mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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