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Kim Chi – Pickled Chinese Cabbage

by Editorial Staff

Summary

Prep Time 30 mins
Total Time 8 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine European
Servings (Default: 1)

Ingredients

  • 1 head Chinese cabbage, cut into 4cm strips
  • 3 tablespoon salt
  • 4 chilli pepper (s), e.g. thai bird eyes, cut into rings
  • 5 cm ginger, fresh, grated
  • 4 tablespoon spring onion (s), cut 1.5 cm long
  • 5 tablespoon paprika powder
  • 8 cm horseradish, freshly grated
  • 2 teaspoon paprika powder, Korean
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
  • Fish sauce
Kim Chi – Pickled Chinese Cabbage
Kim Chi – Pickled Chinese Cabbage

Instructions

  1. Mix the cabbage and salt and layer in a large container. Cover with a plate and weigh down with a can or stone. Put in a cool place for 5 days, but not in the refrigerator.
  2. After 5 days, drain the cabbage and keep some of the brine. Rinse the cabbage thoroughly, put it in a towel and wring it out vigorously.
  3. Mix all ingredients thoroughly, pour into a tall mason jar and squeeze out any air bubbles. Top up with brine if necessary. Leave to rest for 3 days in the refrigerator, tightly closed.
Editorial Staff

About Editorial Staff

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