Description
This Traditional Kimchi (Pogi Kimchi) recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Korea into your kitchen with ease. This beloved fermented dish is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. With a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and umami notes, it serves as an excellent side dish or a versatile ingredient in various meals. From enhancing your rice dishes to adding a unique twist to tacos, homemade kimchi allows you to adjust the spice levels to your preference. Dive into the world of fermentation and enjoy the freshness of your own Traditional Kimchi—a culinary adventure that enriches any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Napa cabbage (5–6 lbs)
- 1 cup Korean coarse sea salt
- 5 cups water
- 1 pound Korean radish
- 1/4 large Korean pear (optional)
- 3–4 scallions
- 1 piece dasima (dried kelp), about 2 to 3 inch square (optional)
- 1 tablespoon glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup gochugaru (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup saeujeot (salted and fermented shrimp, roughly chopped)
- 3 tablespoons myulchiaekjeot (fish sauce)
- 3–4 raw shrimps (about 2 ounces, finely minced or ground) (optional)
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 cup water or dasima broth
Instructions
- Cut the Napa cabbage lengthwise and separate it into quarters.
- Dissolve salt in water and soak each cabbage quarter for 6-8 hours.
- Rinse thoroughly, then drain.
- Prepare dasima broth by boiling dried kelp in water; cool.
- Mix rice flour with water or broth until thickened.
- Combine garlic, gochugaru, and other seasoning ingredients to form a paste.
- Add radish matchsticks and scallions into the mixture; combine well.
- Stuff the cabbage quarters with the seasoning mix.
- Pack tightly into an airtight container and let ferment for 1-2 days at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 38
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg