Quick Kimchee Recipe 🌶️🥢
Overview:
Kimchee, a staple of Korean cuisine, traditionally undergoes a lengthy fermentation process, but with this quicker version, you can have tangy, spicy kimchee ready in just one day! Perfect for adding a kick to your meals or enjoying as a snack. Plus, it’s vegan, low in cholesterol, and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 24 hours
- Total Time: 24 hours
- Servings: 8
- Calories per serving: 41.1 kcal
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (from 11 reviews)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 | Napa cabbage |
| 1 | Salt |
| 2 | Green onions |
| 4 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Crushed red pepper flakes |
| 2 | Light soy sauce |
| 1/2 | White vinegar |
| 1/2 | Vegan sugar |
Instructions:
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Preparation: Begin by coarsely chopping the Napa cabbage and placing it in a large dish.
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Salting: Sprinkle salt over the cabbage, ensuring it’s evenly distributed. Allow the cabbage to stand for 3-4 hours. This process helps draw out excess moisture.
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Draining: After the resting period, squeeze the cabbage with your hands to remove excess moisture. Transfer the drained cabbage to another bowl.
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Mixing: Add the remaining ingredients – chopped green onions, minced garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes, light soy sauce, white vinegar, and vegan sugar to the cabbage. Mix everything thoroughly, ensuring the flavors are well combined.
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Marinating: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the kimchee mixture for at least 24 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and develop, giving you that signature tangy kick.
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Serving: Once the kimchee has marinated, it’s ready to serve! Spoon it into bowls or jars for storage. For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle a few drops of sesame oil over each serving before enjoying.
Tips:
- Adjust Spice Level: Feel free to adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference. Add more for extra heat or reduce for a milder flavor.
- Storage: Store your homemade kimchee in airtight containers in the refrigerator. It will continue to ferment slightly over time, enhancing the flavor. Enjoy it within a few weeks for the best taste.
- Versatility: Use this kimchee as a topping for rice bowls, salads, tacos, or enjoy it on its own as a flavorful snack.
- Experiment: Don’t hesitate to experiment with additional ingredients like ginger, carrots, or daikon radish to customize your kimchee recipe to your liking.
With this quick kimchee recipe, you can enjoy the bold flavors of Korean cuisine without the wait. Perfect for adding a spicy, tangy kick to your meals any day of the week! 🌶️🥢
