24 / Side Dishes
Baechu Kimchi
배추김치
Salted napa cabbage is layered with kimchi seasoning. Balancing the salt level of the cabbage with the seasoning is the starting point for a well-rounded batch.
- Servings
- 배추 2포기 / 2 cabbages
- Preparation
- 90분 + 절이기 / 90 min + salting
- Cooking
- 0분 + 발효 / 0 min + fermenting
In the kitchen
- 01
Quarter cabbages lengthwise, salt between leaves, and rest 6 hours.
- 02
Rinse three times and drain for 1 hour.
- 03
Mix radish, gochugaru, fish sauce, salted shrimp, garlic, ginger, and rice paste.
- 04
Add chives and coat between every cabbage leaf.
- 05
Pack firmly; begin fermentation at room temperature, then refrigerate.
THE SMALL DETAILS
Cooking tip
Fermentation speed depends on temperature; refrigerate when aroma and tang suit you.
Bring it to the table
Serve with rice, soups, stews, and nearly any Korean meal.
Adjust seasoning and timing to your ingredients and equipment.