Kimchi is the most famous dish in Korean cuisine, made withcabbage.isKorean kimchimade with, and in Korea, whether it's a simple meal or a feast, kimchi is a must-have. Making Korean kimchi is not an easy task, it requires a patient waiting process, which results in delicious Korean kimchi.

How to make Korean kimchi

neededingredients

Chinese cabbage2 heads,radish1,apple140g,pear140g, garlic 15g,leek55g,ginger8g, scallions 10g,rice flour50g, salt 100g,chilipowder 140g, shrimp paste 15g, fish sauce 20g, Koreanchili sauce1 large spoonful, sugar 60g, water 500g.Instructions

1. Cut the cabbage into pieces and wash it, then drain the water.

2. Prepare a clean bowl, spread a layer of drained cabbage, then sprinkle salt, and marinate for one night.

3. After marinating the cabbage, rinse the cabbage with running water, then drain and squeeze out the excess water, be careful not to tear the cabbage.

4.

rice flourmixed with water, cook into a paste over low heat in a small pot, and stir constantly to prevent sticking.5. Put the rice paste

into a large bowl, peel and core the apples and pears, and cut them into small pieces.6. Put the apples, pears, carrots, garlic, ginger, scallions into a food processor and chop.7. After chopping, pour the rice paste into the large bowl, then add sugar, chili powder, shrimp paste, fish sauce, Korean chili sauce, and mix well.Add leek and mix again.8. Prepare a clean airtight box, put on disposable gloves, put the cabbage in the bowl, and evenly coat it. Put the coated cabbage in the prepared airtight box and let it sit at room temperature for one night. After one day, you can eat it, but it tastes better after a week.

Tips

1. Apples, pears and leeks are essential for fermentation.2. Rice paste is used to help with fermentation and to better attach the ingredients to the surface of the carrots.

3. Fish sauce is best to buy Korean style.

4. Choose a box or jar with good sealing.

How to make authentic Korean kimchi

Ingredients needed

cabbage 1500g, carrots 200g, minced garlic 3 tablespoons,

white radish

500g, minced ginger 1 tablespoon, 500g chili sauce, 2 tablespoons fish sauce,

sugar

1 tablespoon, 1/4 cup chili powder, 1/2 cup pear juice, sea salt 1/2 cup.Instructions1. Wash the cabbage and chop it, then marinate with sea salt for 6 hours.2. Chop the cabbage and carrots into strips, and marinate with sea salt for 2 hours.3. Chop the cabbage into about 2cm pieces, and then mix with all the ingredients.

4. Put the marinated cabbage into a clean, airtight box and place it in a cool place. After 2 days, you can eat it.

Tips

1. Because the kimchi needs to ferment, open the airtight box for 1 or 2 days and seal it again, otherwise the lid will bulge.

2. Kimchi can also be used to make

fried rice

and kimchi soup, and kimchi fried rice

pork belly

and taste very good.Simple Korean Kimchi MakingIngredients neededcabbage 1 head, leek, rice flour, chili powder, appropriate amount, a spoonful of fish sauce, garlic, ginger, salt appropriate amount.Instructions

1. Wash the cabbage and chop it into small pieces, and marinate with salt for about 12 hours.

2. Rinse the salt on the cabbage and drain the water.

3. Mix rice flour with water and cook into a paste over low heat, then set aside.

4. Chop chili powder and mix with minced ginger, garlic, and salt and fish sauce.

5. Put the chili powder and ginger garlic mixture into the rice paste and mix well.

6. Put the cabbage in and mix well, and ferment for about 3 days.

Tips

Rice flour helps to better attach the ingredients to the cabbage, making it more flavorful.

How to make Fruit Korean Kimchi

Ingredients needed

cabbage 1 head, chili powder, carrots, apples, pears, salt, leek, ginger, scallions, garlic appropriate amount.

Instructions

1. Wash the cabbage and cut it from the bottom, then cut it into pieces and marinate with salt for 2 hours.

2. Chop the carrots, ginger, scallions, and garlic into minced pieces, and cut the apples and pears into small pieces.

3. Mix the prepared marinated ingredients with chili powder, salt, fish sauce, and a little sugar and marinate for 30 minutes.

4. Rinse the salt on the cabbage and drain the water.

5. Coat each piece of cabbage with the marinade, and evenly coat it.

6. Put it in a container, pour the remaining marinade in, and seal it with plastic wrap. Then refrigerate for a week.

Tips

Fruit-flavored Korean kimchi has a unique taste, and you can also choose other fruits according to your preference.

How to choose cabbage

How to choose fresh, high-quality cabbage

1. Choose round cabbages, generally choose white ones because white cabbages are sweeter and have a better texture.

2. If you are not buying a specific amount, try to choose the largest cabbage, as this will have more edible leaves and stems.

3. Choose cabbages with tight, dense leaves, and also check the roots, the roots should be small, because the roots of cabbages are inedible.

4. Choose cabbages that are very firm and heavy.

5. Choose cabbages with plenty of moisture in the leaves, which means they are fresh.

Choose tightly packed, white cabbages.Also, check the roots; they should be small.

Good cabbages are very firm and heavy.

The leaves and stems are moist, indicating freshness.