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homestead kimchi

Kimchi

Basic Kimchi for Beginners.
Servings 1 /2 Gallon

Ingredients
  

  • Brine 1/2 Gallon Filtered Water + 1/2 Cup Sea Salt
  • 1 Large Napa Cabbage
  • 1/4 Cup Chili Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 Cup Shredded Daikon
  • 1/8 Cup Shredded Carrot
  • 2 Scallions
  • 1/2 Head Garlic
  • 1 1/2 TSP Fresh Ginger
  • Large Jar and Weight

Instructions
 

  • 1. Rinse cabbage and remove outer layers. Cut off stalk and cut in half. Submerge in brine for 6-8 hours.
  • 2. Drain well and reserve 1 cup of brine and an outer layer of cabbage.
  • 3. Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl.
  • 4. Chop cabbage into bite sized pieces and mix with rest of ingredients.
  • 5. Transfer to jar. Press down and add brine as needed to cover all the veggies.
  • 6. Top with reserves cabbage layer and fermenting weight (or baggie of water).
  • 7. Let ferment in a dark place for at least one week. Store in fridge for up to 9 months.