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bowl of kimchi with chopsticks next to bowl of rice and sesame seeds on ceramic cutting board

Easy Homemade Kimchi

Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 2 days

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs napa cabbage
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • water to cover cabbage
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp sweet rice flour
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 cup radish, shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 10 green onions, chopped
  • 10-12 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 cup korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)

Instructions

  1. Chop cabbage and add to bowl.

  2. Cover cabbage with water, add salt, mix and cover with plate.

  3. Soak for 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally.

  4. Rinse thoroughly.

  5. Combine water (1 cup), sweet rice flour and sugar in sauce pan.

  6. Cook over medium heat until it bubbles and thickens.

  7. Add rice flour mixture, radish, carrots, green onions, garlic, ginger, onion, fish sauce, and korean red pepper flakes to food processor.

  8. Blend until mostly smooth.

  9. Add mixture to cabbage and mix together with disposable gloves.

  10. Transfer to airtight containers and store in cool, dark place for 2-3 days.

  11. Once it starts forming bubbles, you can transfer it to the fridge.