How to Make Kimchi with Napa Cabbage
Like spicy food Chinese cabbage Friends who enjoy pickled vegetables, actually can make homemade spicy Korean cabbage and pickles at home because the preparation method is very simple.
Spicy Korean cabbage and pickles Ingredients Introduction
Main ingredients:
Pickled vegetables Red pepper flakes (about 50g) Apple (one)Pear (one)(one) Sprite (350ml) Garlic (100g, depending on the size of the cabbage and personal taste)Onion (one)(one) Chinese cabbage (one head) Shrimp chips (appropriate amount)Rice flour (appropriate amount)(appropriate amount) Salt (appropriate amount)Ginger(some)Auxiliary ingredients: A pair of disposable gloves
The steps to make spicy Korean cabbage and pickles:
1. Prepare the materials
2. Wash the Chinese cabbage, cut it in half lengthwise, evenly sprinkle salt on it, and let it marinate overnight.
3. Dice the apples and pears, slice the onions, I didn't have any.
Rice flour
(appropriate amount) Sprite (350ml), garlic, ginger and shrimp chips were crushed Rice flour Also made with a blender if you have glutinous rice at home 3. Crush the apples and pears, crush the garlic, ginger, and shrimp chips, and grind the glutinous rice.
4. Mix the rice flour with Sprite and about 200ml of water, then cook over low heat until thickened.
Note: Keep stirring to prevent the rice flour from sticking to the bottom.
6. Pour the rice flour mixture with your right hand while mixing it with a spoon in your left hand...
7. Note: When stirring, make sure to scrape the bowl's edge to break any lumps.
8. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust if needed.
9. Rinse the marinated Chinese cabbage clean, remove excess moisture.
10. Put on gloves to evenly spread the mixture onto the cabbage leaves, then pack them in a bowl or jar for fermentation...
11. Depending on the temperature, it will take about 3 to 7 days for fermentation. Start eating after 3 days; slicing some each day makes great side dishes.
12. You can store in a cool, well-ventilated place or in the refrigerator. I chose the fridge because the room temperature is still around 10 degrees Celsius.
1Tips:
This recipe comes from a friend who works at a Korean restaurant. The apples, pears, and Sprite are used for flavoring and sweetness; using Sprite makes it taste better than water. If you don't like it, add less or omit the Sprite, adjusting according to personal preferences. The taste can vary depending on the sweetness of your fruit. After mixing, you can taste it and add garlic paste or sugar if desired. Garlic and onions are very important, but only a little ginger is needed as Korean cuisine doesn't use much ginger. Feel free to leave comments for discussion!
