Traditional Kimchi

Name: Traditional Kimchi
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 4485 min
Ingredients: 1 head napa cabbage, shredded and rinsed; 1 small radish, cubed; coarse salt to taste; 1 small white onion; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 0.25 cup water, or as needed; 1 ripe persimmon, chopped; 1 cucumber, chopped; 3 medium green onions, minced; 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

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If you love authentic Korean cuisine, try this classic kimchi recipe and make your own. It's not as complicated or time-consuming as you might think. Kimchi is a fermented dish — the more it ages, the better it tastes.

Recipe by henry

Updated on April 20, 2023

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Prep Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

3 days 2 hrs

Total Time:

3 days 2 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

3 pints

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Ingredients

1 head napa cabbage, shredded and rinsed
1 small radish, cubed
coarse salt to taste
1 small white onion, roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
¼ cup water, or as needed
1 ripe persimmon, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
3 medium green onions, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Directions

Place cabbage and radish into a large colander. Sprinkle liberally with salt, mix to combine, and let sit for 1 hour. Sprinkle with additional salt, mix again, and let sit for 1 more hour. Rinse cabbage and let drain.
Combine onion, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a blender. Add water and blend on high power until well combined.
Transfer drained cabbage to a large bowl. Add blended onion mixture, persimmon, cucumber, green onions, and red pepper flakes; mix until well combined.
Transfer kimchi to sterilized airtight containers and refrigerate for three days before serving.

Tips

You can use an apple instead of a persimmon.

If you want to serve it the very next day, don't refrigerate it.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

9	Calories
0g	Fat
2g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 9
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 19mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 7mg	35%
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 80mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.