Quick Kimchi

8 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 napa cabbage
  • 1 medium daikon radish
  • 1/4 cup coarse sea salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 7 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons korean chili powder

Directions

  1. 1
    Rinse cabbages and cut crosswise into 2 inch lengths. Peel the daikon, cut lengthwise into quarters, then into pieces about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. 2
    Dissolve salt in water. Place cabbages and daikon in a large bowl and pour the salt water over them. Let sit at least 6 hours, or overnight.
  3. 3
    Drain the vegetables, reserving water. Return the cabbage and daikon to the bowl and add green onions, garlic, ginger, and chili powder. Mix well.
  4. 4
    Pack the mixture into a 1 gallon glass jar. Slowly pour the reserved salty water over the vegetables to cover, leaving about 1 inch of space on top. Tightly close the jar.
  5. 5
    Place the jar in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 days, depending on how pickled you like it. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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