Korea’s defining ferment of napa cabbage, chili, garlic, and fish sauce, punchy, crunchy, and left to deepen in the jar.
45 min prep 1440 min rest
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Cut the napa cabbage into large pieces, rub with salt, and leave to soften for 2 to 3 hours.
Rinse the softened cabbage several times and drain until the water is fully removed.
Mix the Korean chili flakes, garlic, and fish sauce into a spicy paste.
Work the paste into the cabbage leaves and pack the mixture firmly into a jar.
Ferment the kimchi at room temperature for 1 to 2 days, then refrigerate.
💡 Tip: After salting, wait until the cabbage leaves bend easily; they will pack tightly into the jar.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with rice, noodles, or eggs.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~24
kcal calories
1
g protein
5
g carbs
0
g fat
0.2g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
5152.9mg
Sodium
0g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (60%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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