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Quick Kimchi

Quick Kimchi

A shortcut to the classic and simple napa cabbage Kimchi that is ready in a few hours instead of a few days or longer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 hours
Course Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Korean
Servings 1 gallon

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Napa Cabbage cut into 1inch ribbons
  • ½ Coarse Salt
  • 2 cup Carrots julienned
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper juilienned
  • 1 cup Green Onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp Sambol
  • 1 tbsp Dried Minced Onion
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
  • ¼ cup Rice Wine Vinegar
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Add cabbage to colander in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and add enough water to cover cabbage. Let sit for one hour.
  • Drain water and rinse cabbage. Transfer to bowl. Add carrots, bell pepper and green onions. Toss to combine
  • In a food processer, add remaining ingredients. Puree until mostly smooth. Pour over mixed veggies. Use your hands to massage into the veggies.
  • Begin to pack the coated veggies into the mason jars. Pressing it all in as tightly as you can. Secure lid. Let sit in a cool dry place for at least 4 hours before eating. Once you open the lid, store in the refrigerator (up to 30 days).
Keyword cabbage, carrots, fermented, kimchi, napa cabbage, quick kimchi, red bell peppers, sambol
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