Traditional Napa Cabbage Kimchi - 배추김치

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Follow the three steps in Kimchi in 3 Steps, to make the traditional Napa Cabbage Kimchi two ways. First with the traditional turnip stuffing with julienned turnips. Second option, Larger turnip slices layered with the cabbages all flavored with The Basic Sauce. Also learn to make Gutjuri, Kimchi Salad.

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Howto & Style

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• Kimchee
• CabbageKimchi
• ChineseCabbageKimchi
• KoreanCooking
• KimchiIn3Steps
• NotJustRice

[chisainekocat]

Thank you so much for explaining your recipe. I finally produced tasty kimchi after trying so many other failed recipes! None of them explained the need to press down the leaves with weights, which seems to be crucial to getting the right texture.

[NotJustRice]

@chisainekocat I am so glad. Thank you for your positive feedback. It is very gratifying to be able to share Kimchi making tips I found over the years.

[NotJustRice]

I use just enough salt to lightly salt the cabbage so there's no need to rinse. But be sure you use kosher salt and salt them just until the cabbages are wilted. Once salted, drain and gently squeeze to get the liquid out of the cabbage before stuffing.

[00miaaa00]

hi, do you have to rinse the cabbage after the brining process? will it turn out really salty?

[NotJustRice]

@00miaaa00 I use just enough salt to lightly salt the cabbage so there's no need to rinse. But be sure you use kosher salt and salt them just until the cabbages are wilted. Once salted, drain and gently squeeze to get the liquid out of the cabbage before stuffing.

[EnjoyingLife100]

I can't find any korean radish at the asian store. Can I use diakon radish to subsitute? My asian store doesn't have any korean red pepper powder. Where can I buy it?

[NotJustRice]

@EnjoyingLife100 Hello. I am sorry you are having a difficult time finding the ingredients. Please look for a message in your inbox for the answers. I ran out of space on the comment page.

[TamilianaAvoksim]

Great!