Choi'S Napa Cabbage Kimchi Recipe

Name: Choi'S Napa Cabbage Kimchi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small head napa cabbage (2 lbs.); 4 ounces daikon radish (center section), peeled and sliced 1/4 in. thick, then cut into 1-in. pieces (3/4 cup); 1/4 cup coarse sea salt; 1/4 Asian pear; 1/4 cup ground Korean chile (gochugaru)*; 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion; 5 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 green onion, white end halved lengthwise, then entire onion cut into 1 1/2-in. lengths

Servings: persons

1 small head napa cabbage (2 lbs.)
4 ounces daikon radish (center section), peeled and sliced 1/4 in. thick, then cut into 1-in. pieces (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup coarse sea salt
1/4 Asian pear
1/4 cup ground Korean chile (gochugaru)*
2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
5 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 green onion, white end halved lengthwise, then entire onion cut into 1 1/2-in. lengths

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["Quarter cabbage lengthwise. Cut out and discard core at base of each quarter, then slice cabbage crosswise into 2 1/2-in. pieces. Put cabbage in a large bowl, cover with water, and let sit for a minute.", "Drain cabbage and return to bowl. Add the daikon radish, sprinkle with salt, and toss with your hands to coat thoroughly.", "Press down on vegetables to compact them; let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Stir to redistribute the salt and let vegetables sit uncovered at room temperature, 5 to 6 hours (no need to stir again).", "Put vegetables in a large bowl of cold water and swish to rinse, then drain and repeat until it is as salty as you like. ""I change the water up to three times, tasting as I go to gauge saltiness. The thickest part of the cabbage won't taste salty and will have crunch, but the leafy part will be wilted and you'll taste a little salt.""

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small head napa cabbage (2 lbs.), 4 ounces daikon radish (center section), peeled and sliced 1/4 in. thick, then cut into 1-in. pieces (3/4 cup), 1/4 cup coarse sea salt, 1/4 Asian pear, and more.

Yes, Choi'S Napa Cabbage Kimchi falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Choi'S Napa Cabbage Kimchi

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