Traditional Kimchi Recipe

Name: Traditional Kimchi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head napa cabbage, shredded and rinsed; 1 small radish, cubed; coarse salt to taste; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 small white onion; 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1/4 cup water, or as needed; 1 ripe persimmon, chopped; 1 cucumber, chopped (optional); 3 medium green onions, minced; 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 head napa cabbage, shredded and rinsed
1 small radish, cubed
coarse salt to taste
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small white onion
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 cup water, or as needed
1 ripe persimmon, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped (optional)
3 medium green onions, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

1
Place cabbage and radish in a large colander. Sprinkle liberally with salt and mix to combine. Set aside for 1 hour. Add additional salt, mix, and set aside 1 hour more. Rinse cabbage and let drain.
2
Meanwhile, combine garlic, onion, ginger, and rice vinegar in a blender. Add water and blend aromatic mixture on high power.
3
Transfer drained cabbage to a large bowl and add aromatic mixture. Add persimmon, cucumber, green onions, and red pepper flakes and mix well.
4
Transfer kimchi to airtight containers and refrigerate for 3 days.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head napa cabbage, shredded and rinsed, 1 small radish, cubed, coarse salt to taste, 6 cloves garlic, peeled, and more.

Yes, Traditional 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.

Traditional Kimchi

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