Homemade cheat kimchi

December 5, 2022 (Last Updated: November 25, 2022)
Homemade kimchi

Homemade cheat kimchi or red cabbage kimchi

Kimchi, a Korean condiment, fermented cabbage pickle, is salty, spicy, tangy and crunchy.

PREP TIME 45 minutes + standing & refrigeration | MAKES 3 CUPS 

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.5 l warm water
  • 1 cup cooking salt
  • 450 g napa cabbage, cut lengthways into wedges, core intact
  • 4 green onions, cut into 10cm lengths
  • ½ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp rice malt syrup
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
  • 1 fresh long red chili, seeded, halved lengthways

 

METHOD

COMBINE the water and salt in a large bowl. Add cabbage and green onions; stand for 1 hour or until cabbage leaves have softened. Drain. Rinse very well under cold running water to remove most of the brine; pat dry.

WHISK vinegar, syrup, oil and chili paste in a medium bowl until combined.

LAYER napa cabbage, green onion and chili in a 3 cup sterilised jar; pour in vinegar mixture to cover. Seal the jar. Refrigerate overnight before use.

 

FOOD TEAM TIP: Store bottled kimchi in the fridge for up to 2 weeks

 

Homemade cheat kimchi

Serves: Makes 3 cups
Prep Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 l warm water
  • 1 cup cooking salt 
  • 450 g napa cabbage, cut lengthways into wedges, core intact 
  • 4 green onions, cut into 10cm lengths 
  • ½ cup rice wine vinegar 
  • 2 tbsp rice malt syrup
  • 1 tsp sesame oil 
  • 1 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
  • 1 fresh long red chili, seeded, halfed lengthways 

Instructions

1

Combine the water and salt in a large bowl. Add cabbage and green onions; stand for 1 hour or until cabbage leaves have softened. Drain. Rinse very well under cold running water to remove most of the brine; pat dry. 

2

Whisk vinegar, syrup, oil and chili paste in a medium bowl until combined. 

3

Layer napa cabbage, green onion and chili in a 3 cup sterilised jar; pour in vinegar mixture to cover. Seal the jar. Refrigerate overnight before use. 

 

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