Kimchee Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Kimchee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 napa cabbage, cut into 1/8 inch slices; 2 ¾ cups kosher salt; ¾ cup hot chili paste; 6 tablespoons dried shrimp; ½ cup fish sauce (nuoc mam); 1 quart water; ½ cup kosher salt; ½ cup sugar; 32 garlic cloves, sliced thin; 2 cups fresh ginger, sliced; 8 carrots; 4 daikon radishes, juilienned; 4 red bell peppers, cut in half and julienned; 12 korean green peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut thin; 4 bunches scallions, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces; 16 limes, juice of

Servings: persons

4 napa cabbage, cut into 1/8 inch slices
2 ¾ cups kosher salt
¾ cup hot chili paste
6 tablespoons dried shrimp
½ cup fish sauce (nuoc mam)
1 quart water
½ cup kosher salt
½ cup sugar
32 garlic cloves, sliced thin
2 cups fresh ginger, sliced
8 carrots
4 daikon radishes, juilienned
4 red bell peppers, cut in half and julienned
12 korean green peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut thin
4 bunches scallions, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
16 limes, juice of

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["Salt and Napa cabbage for two days in the fridge.", "It will be seriously wilted.", "Rinse it well and squeeze out the excess water.", "Set aside until later.", "When the cabbage has finished curing in the salt, prepare the""pickling solution"".", "In a saucepan, put the water, salt, sugar, ginger and garlic, and bring this to a quick boil.", "In the food processor, make a puree of the chili paste, dried shrimp and fish sauce, and add this to the solution.", "Turn down the heat and allow this to simmer for 20 minutes.", "In the meantime, prepare the rest of the vegetables, mix them evenly with the wilted cabbage, and pack them into a large plastic bucket or one gallon glass jar.", "Add the lime juice and then pour the hot solution over the vegetables.", "Allow to cool before covering.", "The kim chee will keep indefinitely in the refrigerator.", "Although this recipe makes a big batch, you can cut it down by as much as you like."]

1733

kcal

Calories

Fat

399

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 napa cabbage, cut into 1/8 inch slices, 2 ¾ cups kosher salt, ¾ cup hot chili paste, 6 tablespoons dried shrimp, and more.

Yes, Kimchee 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!

Kimchee

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