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Non OtterPop-Colored Kimchi

When I first made this, I was afraid to call it 'kimchi' despite assurances from my Korean friends that there is no such thing as a single kimchi recipe. But after creating two fermented cabbage converts, I'm feeling a little bit more sure of my kimchi-making self.

My husband typically steers clear of kimchi, but when I served mine, he had a second helping and a third! And another self-professed cabbage-phobic actually enjoyed it as well. Since I had used purple cabbage in my last batch, the kimchi took on a bright amethyst hue that, according to previously mentioned cabbage-phobic friend, should only belong to an OtterPop.



So, I'm making another batch of kimchi, this time with only green cabbage from my High Ground Organics CSA box.

1/2 C Hawaiian red alaea sea salt
enough warm water to submerge all the cabbage
1 head of cabbage
1 T minced garlic
1/2 C Korean chili paste
1/2 C white balsamic vinegar
3 T honey

In a very large mixing bowl dissolve the salt in warm water. Submerge the cabbage into the salt water and weigh it down with a plate, so it stays submerged. Let cabbage soak and soften in the brine for 2 hours.

A few minutes before the cabbage finishes soaking, combine the minced garlic, Korean chili paste, vinegar, and honey in a large bowl. Stir well to combine. Once the cabbage has finished soaking, drain, rinse it and squeeze it gently to remove excess liquid.

Use your hands (or tongs instead if you have any open cuts as the chilies and garlic can sting) to thoroughly incorporate the chili mixture with the cabbage.

Pack the kimchi into a clean jar - or a few jars - and screw the lid on tightly. Keep in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight (my pantry worked well for this) for 3-4 days. After 3 days, open the jar and look for tiny bubbles. If it’s begun to bubble, it’s ready to serve or to be refrigerated. If it hasn’t yet begun to bubble, leave it for another day. After 4 days, you should notice a few tiny bubbles throughout the jar and can either serve your kimchi or put it in the refrigerator. The kimchi will continue to ferment in your refrigerator and should be consumed within a month.

Tuesday Night Supper Club



Manic Mother


Comments

  1. I have recently became intrigued with fermented foods & beverages. I just made my first batch of water kefir soda last week. Kimchi is at the top of my list to try - I have done some research & the benefits to your body are amazing. I would love it if you shared this on my blog hop, Makin' You Crave Monday, over at MrsHappyHomemaker.com!

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  2. i love, love, love kimchi but have never made it. thank you for showing me it isn't as scary as i thought...i will definitely give this a try :) thank you for sharing with tuesday night supper club.

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