homemade cabbage kimchi

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

I like making homemade rather than opening premade jars. Plus, I can adjust the spice amount since most premade Kimchi is too spicy for me and my family. This recipe is perfect and easy to make.

yield 3 serving(s)
prep time 3 Hr 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For homemade cabbage kimchi

  • 2
    heads napa cabbage, chopped into pieces
  • 2 c
    salt
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/3 c
    rice flour
  • 1/2 c
    Korean chili powder
  • 10 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 2
    inch piece of ginger grated
  • 2
    Granny Smith apples, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 c
    fish sauce
  • 1 bunch
    scallions, large chop

How To Make homemade cabbage kimchi

  • 1
    Place the chopped cabbage in a large colander. Pour the salt over the cabbage. I worked in rows. I place a bunch of cabbage, then a bit of salt, then more cabbage and more salt, and do this about 4 times. Mix the cabbage with your hands and let it sit for 3 hours, mixing every 30 minutes.
  • 2
    Add the water and flour together in a large skillet. Whisk over medium heat and bring to a boil, and add the garlic, onion, ginger, apples, and fish sauce. Stir in the chili powder and remove from the heat, and let cool
  • 3
    Wash the cabbage well removing most of the salt. Drain well and add to a large bowl. Add the scallions and the chili mixture mixing well with hand then fill sterile jar leaving a head space of an inch. Let stand in a cool darken place for 3 days. Open the lids once a day to remove the gasses. Place in refrigerator after 3 days and use within 6 weeks.

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