Kimchi

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut each head of cabbage in half, discard the bottom, then cut in half again and in 3-4cm pieces.
  2. 2Transfer cabbage to a bowl and add a lot of salt, then massage it.
  3. 3Place a weight on top and let it rest for at least 1.5 hours or all night.
  4. 4Massage and squeeze the cabbage every half hour.
  5. 5Prepare the chili marinade.
  6. 6Add gochugaru to a processor.
  7. 7Peel and chop the ginger and garlic and add it to the processor with a little bit of water, then process until smooth.
  8. 8In a saucepan, bring the water to boil, then add the rice flour and mix.
  9. 9Transfer the rice mixture to the processor.
  10. 10Process everything until smooth.
  11. 11Peel and chop the daikon, the carrots and the scallions.
  12. 12Back to the cabbage, rinse and drain a couple of times.
  13. 13Press it against a colander.
  14. 14Combine cabbage with the chopped vegetables.
  15. 15Add sugar.
  16. 16Add chili marinade and combine well.
  17. 17Add salt to taste if needed.
  18. 18Transfer to a jar.
  19. 19Press the kimchi down.
  20. 20Leave it to ferment.
  21. 21Submerge the pieces that are above the liquid every day.

Ingredients

  • cabbage
  • Korean chilies
  • 40 grams gochugaru
  • 50 grams fresh ginger
  • 5 dientes garlic
  • un poquito water
  • 280 milliliters water
  • 20 grams glutinous rice flour
  • 2 cucharaditas fish sauce
  • 30 grams sugar
  • radish
  • 2 carrots
  • 6 Chinese scallions
  • muchas salt
  • dried shrimp

Equipment

cutting boardknifebowlprocessorsaucepanstrainerwhisk

Tips

  • The flavor will only improve with age.