The easiest, tastiest, and best kimchi you'll ever make! This recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and isn't too spicy.
The easiest, tastiest, and best kimchi you'll ever make! This recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and isn't too spicy.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2head nappa cabbage
- 1/4cupsalt
- 1/4cupwater
- 1cupcarrots, sliced
- 1bunch green onions
- 1clovegarlic, peeled
- 1pieceonion, peeled and cut
- 1/4cupsugar
- 4tbspfish sauce (or vegan fish sauce or soy sauce)
- 1tbspMSG
- 3tbspflour
- 200gwater
- 1/2cupgochugaru
How to make Easy Kimchi
Preparation Steps
Cut the nappa cabbage and coat it with salt and water. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, wash the salt off completely and dry the cabbage.
Cut the vegetables.
Blend the onion, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, and MSG together until well combined.
Cook the flour and water on the stove until a paste forms, or microwave it.
Mix the blended onion mixture together with gochugaru.
Add the sliced vegetables and flour paste to the mixture.
Finally, add the nappa cabbage and toss until coated.
Place the kimchi in a jar or container and ferment at room temperature for 3 days.
Tips & Tricks
Make sure to wash the cabbage thoroughly to remove excess salt.
Adjust the amount of gochugaru to your spice preference.
FAQS
How long does it take to prepare this kimchi?
The preparation time for this easy kimchi recipe is approximately 30 minutes.
Can I make this kimchi recipe vegan?
Yes, you can substitute the fish sauce with vegan fish sauce or soy sauce to make this kimchi recipe vegan.
What is gochugaru and where can I find it?
Gochugaru is a Korean red pepper powder that adds flavor and spice to kimchi. You can find it in Asian grocery stores or online.
How long should I ferment the kimchi?
You should ferment the kimchi at room temperature for about 3 days before refrigerating it.
What can I do if my kimchi turns out too salty?
If your kimchi is too salty, you can rinse the nappa cabbage more thoroughly after salting, or adjust the salt content in future batches.
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