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Kimchi (Korean Fermented Vegetables)

Name: Kimchi (Korean Fermented Vegetables)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: east-asian-korean
Ingredients: 800 g Napa cabbage; 30 g Korean chilli flakes (gochugaru); 20 g Garlic; 10 g Ginger; 20 ml Fish sauce; 100 g Daikon radish; 40 g Spring onions; 30 g Sea salt; 5 g Sugar

Spicy fermented napa cabbage — Korea's national probiotic dish packed with vitamins and gut-friendly bacteria.

Total Time

30 min

Servings

Cuisine

East Asian Korean

25kcal

Calories

Protein

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

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How to Make It

1
Quarter cabbage, salt generously, and soak in water for 2 hours. Rinse and drain.
2
Make paste: blend garlic, ginger, sugar, and fish sauce. Mix in chilli flakes.
3
Toss cabbage, daikon, and spring onions with the paste. Pack into jars.
4
Seal loosely. Ferment at room temperature 3-5 days, then refrigerate.
Tip: Taste daily — move to the fridge when it reaches your preferred level of tanginess.

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