Fresh Kimchi Recipe

Name: Fresh Kimchi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2-pound head Napa cabbage; 2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 cup very thinly sliced sticks of daikon; 4 scallions, sliced into long, thin, strips; 1 cup leaves and tender stems of watercress; 3 tablespoons ground Korean hot-pepper flakes; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 3 cloves garlic, minced

Servings: persons

1 2-pound head Napa cabbage
2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 cup very thinly sliced sticks of daikon
4 scallions, sliced into long, thin, strips
1 cup leaves and tender stems of watercress
3 tablespoons ground Korean hot-pepper flakes
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced

1
Quarter the cabbage and remove the thick, white core at the base.
2
Halve each quarter.
3
Place the cabbage in a large strainer set inside a large bowl.
4
Toss the cabbage with 2 tablespoons of the salt.
5
Place another large bowl on top of the cabbage and fill it with heavy cans or other weights so that the cabbage is compressed.
6
Set aside to drain for 5 hours.
7
Rinse the cabbage briefly under running water and wrap it in clean tea towels to remove excess water.
8
Cut cabbage into strips and transfer to a large, clean bowl along with the daikon, scallions and watercress.
9
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
10
Pour mixture over the vegetables and toss until well coated.
11
Season with additional salt, if necessary.
12
Serve at room temperature.

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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 2-pound head Napa cabbage, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste, 1/2 cup very thinly sliced sticks of daikon, 4 scallions, sliced into long, thin, strips, and more.

Yes, Fresh Kimchi falls under the Seafood 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!

Fresh Kimchi

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