Crisp and Delicious Cabbage Kimchi
Just 5 Ingredients! Super Simple Cabbage Kimchi with Plenty of Chives
When your appetite is low in the summer, revive it with this crisp and refreshing cabbage kimchi! If you make a generous batch of kimchi seasoning and freeze it, you can easily make kimchi anytime. Cabbage kimchi is often tastier than even fresh napa cabbage kimchi during the summer. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe where chives alone provide plenty of savory flavor.
Main Ingredients- 1kg cabbage (1 medium head)
- 200g chives
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, remove the core from the cabbage and wash it thoroughly under running water. Then, cut it into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 cm squares). Similarly, wash the chives under running water, drain them, and cut them into approximately 3-4 cm lengths. Soaking both the cabbage and chives in cold water briefly before rinsing can help enhance their crispness.
Step 2
Add 1 Tbsp of coarse sea salt and 3 Tbsp of fish sauce to the cut cabbage and gently mix. It’s important to mix gently to avoid mushing the cabbage. Let it salt for about 30 minutes. Unlike regular napa cabbage kimchi, cabbage kimchi can be enjoyed while still crisp without needing to be fully wilted.
Step 3
After 30 minutes, drain the brine from the cabbage. Don’t discard all of the brine; it can be useful later for adjusting the final seasoning, so it’s good to save some separately. If there’s too much brine, the kimchi might end up bland, so drain only an appropriate amount.
Step 4
Now, add the prepared kimchi seasoning to the salted cabbage and mix well. Using store-bought kimchi seasoning is convenient, while homemade seasoning offers a deeper flavor. Ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the cabbage.
Step 5
Once the kimchi seasoning is somewhat mixed with the cabbage, add the cut chives and mix lightly. The chives can become wilted if mixed for too long, so it’s best to gently combine them after the seasoning and cabbage are already partially mixed. The fresh aroma and texture of the chives will add to the overall flavor.
Step 6
When all ingredients are well combined, pack the cabbage kimchi neatly into a kimchi container. Finally, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds over the top for a nutty flavor and an appealing presentation. While delicious eaten immediately, letting it ferment in the refrigerator for about a day will result in an even richer flavor.
