Quick Kimchi Recipe

Name: Quick Kimchi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) head Napa cabbage; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger; 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar; 1 bunch scallions, chopped (1 cup); 3 tablespoons sesame seeds,; and crushed with side of heavy knife; 2 to 3 tablespoons coarse Korean hot red-pepper flakes; 1/2 (1-pound) Asian pear

Servings: persons

1 (3-pound) head Napa cabbage
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 bunch scallions, chopped (1 cup)
3 tablespoons sesame seeds,
and crushed with side of heavy knife
2 to 3 tablespoons coarse Korean hot red-pepper flakes
1/2 (1-pound) Asian pear

1
Quarter cabbage lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2-to 3-inch pieces. Toss with 3 tablespoons salt in a large bowl and let stand, tossing occasionally, 2 hours.
2
Rinse cabbage well, then drain. Squeeze out excess water with your hands and transfer to a large bowl.
3
Puree garlic and ginger with fish sauce and vinegar in a blender until smooth, then pour over cabbage. Add scallions, sesame seeds, and red-pepper flakes and toss to coat.
4
Peel pear, then grate on large holes of a box grater (avoid core and seeds). Add to cabbage mixture and toss well. Marinate at least 1 hour.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3-pound) head Napa cabbage, 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger, 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

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