Baechu Kimchi (Napa Cabbage Kimchi)
Side Dishes

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Baechu Kimchi (Napa Cabbage Kimchi)

The cabbage is properly salted when a bent stem no longer snaps.

Active Time20 min
Total Time180 min
Servings10
DifficultyHard

Steps

  1. 1

    Halve the cabbages, brine in salt water 2-3 hours, then rinse and drain.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Julienne the radish and cut the chives into 3 cm lengths.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Mix the rice paste with gochugaru, fish sauce, salted shrimp, garlic, ginger, and sugar to make the seasoning.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Toss the radish and chives in the seasoning.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Spread the filling evenly between each cabbage leaf.

    Step 5
  6. 6

    Pack into a container, ferment one day at room temperature, then refrigerate.

    Step 6