Korean Kimchi Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Korean Kimchi Recipe). My mother and I made this a tradition after our cousin taught us how to make it. This authentic dish is served over rice with every meal in Korea. This can be altered for a spicier version. Use a glass container and wax paper as this will discolor plastic and rust metal.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Additional: 2days

Total: 2days

Servings: 20

Yield: 5 cups

Korean Kimchi Recipe

Ingredients

3 heads napa cabbage

cored and cut into quarters lengthwise

½ cup salt

3 heads garlic

minced

1 bunch green onions

cut into 2 inch pieces

1 ½ tablespoons monosodium glutamate (MSG)

2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

or to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Cut the cabbage leaves into 2 inch long pieces. Spread 1/4 of the leaves into a large non-metallic bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 of the salt. Repeat layering all of the cabbage has been salted. Let stand at room temperature until a lot of liquid has been pulled from the leaves and the cabbage is tender 3 to 4 hours; drain. Rinse the cabbage in 2 or 3 changes of water. Drain again very well and return the cabbage to the mixing bowl.

Step 2

Sprinkle the cabbage with the minced garlic green onions MSG and red pepper flakes. Season to taste with additional salt and toss until evenly combined. Pack the mixture into a sterilized gallon-sized glass jar. Cover the jar with wax paper and a loose fitting lid so the seal is not airtight.

Step 3

Allow the cabbage to ferment at room temperature until it reaches the desired degree of sourness 2 to 5 days. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information

Korean Kimchi Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 30.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.6g 3%

Carbohydrates: 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 0.3g

Saturated Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 454.3IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 23.4mg 39%

Folate: 61.6mcg 15%

Calcium: 76.4mg 8%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 13.7mg 5%

Potassium: 232.9mg 7%

Sodium: 113.6mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 2.3

*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.