Napa Cabbage Kimchi
- 4 pounds napa cabbage
- 3/4 cup coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon finely minced gingerroot
- 1 cup red pepper powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons garlic juice
- 1 cup onion juice
- 4 ounces scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 3 tablespoons coarse salt
- 1.
- Coarsely chop the cabbage into 1-inch pieces.
- Place in a container.
- Dissolve 3/4 cup of salt in 2 cups of water and pour over the cabbage.
- Use your hand to mix it in evenly.
- Cover and let it pickle for 3 hours.
- Toss and turn over and pickle it for 3 more hours.
- Strain the cabbage and discard the salt water.
- 2.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the seasonings and mix.
- Add the scallion last.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Distribute the seasoning on the cabbage and blend in using your hands.
- 3.
- Tightly pack the cabbage in a gallon-size jar.
- Cover the surface with plastic wrap and press down to get rid of air pockets.
- Store at 70 degrees for 24 hours to ferment.
- Chill before serving.
cabbage, coarse salt, gingerroot, red pepper, sugar, garlic juice, onion juice, scallions, coarse salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/napa-cabbage-kimchi-104681 (may not work)