Traditional Kimchi

Name: Traditional Kimchi
Ingredients: 1 head napa cabbage, shredded and rinsed; 1 small radish, cubed; coarse salt to taste; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 small white onion; 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1/4 cup water, or as needed; 1 ripe persimmon, chopped; 1 cucumber, chopped (optional); 3 medium green onions, minced; 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 head napa cabbage, shredded and rinsed
1 small radish, cubed
coarse salt to taste
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small white onion
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 cup water, or as needed
1 ripe persimmon, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped (optional)
3 medium green onions, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Directions

1

Place cabbage and radish in a large colander. Sprinkle liberally with salt and mix to combine. Set aside for 1 hour. Add additional salt, mix, and set aside 1 hour more. Rinse cabbage and let drain.
2

Meanwhile, combine garlic, onion, ginger, and rice vinegar in a blender. Add water and blend aromatic mixture on high power.
3

Transfer drained cabbage to a large bowl and add aromatic mixture. Add persimmon, cucumber, green onions, and red pepper flakes and mix well.
4

Transfer kimchi to airtight containers and refrigerate for 3 days.