Home-style Chongqing Diving Pickle Recipe

People in Chongqing love eating kimchi, and many vegetables can be used to make it. There are no strict rules or methods, just as long as it tastes good. Kimchi also holds a high position in Chongqing cuisine, being one of the "three wonders" of Chongqing (hot pot, small noodles, and kimchi). Almost every housewife makes it.There are many ways to eat kimchi: in porridge,

or steamed buns,but the most popular is the fresh, crunchy kimchi, which has a unique flavor. Therefore, most families have several kimchi jars. Throughout the year, different vegetables are added to the jars to make kimchi.Some friends say that making Chongqing kimchi is difficult and requires many steps. However, I find it very easy to make, and it is not as complicated as I imagined. Ingredients:Main ingredients:

Green vegetables (500g), red

　　radishes (500g), heart-shaped radishes (500g), celery (500g), kimchi salt (to taste),

　　ginger (to taste), chili peppers (to taste)Steps: 1. Prepare the vegetables to be pickled, such as green vegetable heads,cabbage, radishes, etc.2. Making Chongqing kimchi definitely requires ginger and chili peppers. These spices enhance the flavor of the kimchi. 3. Prepare a kimchi jar, such as the one pictured. The jar should be in good condition.Additionally, listen for the sound when you tap it with your hand; a metallic sound is ideal. Also, check if the jar can absorb water; if it can, that's good.

Simply put, it needs to be airtight.

4. Add water to the jar, tap water is fine; no need to boil and cool it, just use tap water directly for convenience. Don't worry about the kimchi tasting bad. Then add ginger, chili peppers, and kimchi salt to the jar. The amount of salt depends on your preference, but add a little extra salt the first time, then add the vegetables one by one to the jar, making sure the water covers the vegetables. Then cover the jar and add water to the rim. The rest is up to time. Usually, it takes about 3 days to eat.5. Enjoy a bowl of rice or a bowl of

soup, with kimchi. It's delicious!

Tips: The water in the jar creates a barrier to prevent air from entering. Remember to always fill it with water. Additionally, listen for a metallic sound when tapping with your hand;Observe the water absorption along the rim; if tapping, a metallic sound indicates good sealing. In simple terms, it requires good sealing.

4. Add water to the jar; tap water is fine; no need to boil and cool, direct use is most convenient; avoid affecting the taste of the vegetables. Then, add ginger and chili peppers to the jar, along with pickling salt; the amount of salt depends on your preference; however, add a little more salt the first time, then add the vegetables one by one, ensuring the water covers the vegetables, then close the lid and add water to the rim; the rest is up to time; usually, it takes about three days to eat.

5. One bowl Rice or one bowl porridge Enjoy the pickled vegetables with rice or porridge; it's very satisfying.

Tip: The water in the jar creates a barrier to air; remember to add water.