Korean Baechu Kimchi Recipe

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Korean Baechu Kimchi
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Ingredients
13
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Nutrition
13
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. 1. Slice the cabbage lengthwise in half, then slice each half lengthwise into 3 sections. Cut away the tough stem chunks and discard.
  2. 2. Dissolve the salt in the water in a very large container, then submerge the cabbage under the water. Put a plate or something on top to make sure it stays submerged, then let stand for at least 2 hours. Agitate 3 or 4 times. If you have a hot date you can leave it longer.
  3. 3. While the cabbage is soaking mix the other ingredients in a very large SS or glass bowl.
  4. 4. Drain and rinse the cabbage then shake loose any excess water.
  5. 5. If you’re all suited up you can add the cabbage to your spice mixture and gently mix it together. Rest a bit and mix some more. Try not to break up the cabbage but mix well.
  6. 6. Pack the kimchi in a clean glass jar or jars large enough to hold it and the liquid (make sure the cabbage is covered with liquid) and cover it tightly. Let stand for one to two days in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
  7. 7. Check the kimchi after 1-2 days. If it's bubbling a bit, it's ready and should be refrigerated. If not, let it stand another day, when it should be ready. You can loosen the lid just a tad to release any built up gasses but aim the mouth of the jar away from your face. Good.
  8. 8. Once fermentation starts, serve or store in the refrigerator.
  9. I like to leave this for a week or so to let the flavors develop and combine but “new” kimchi is delicious. In Korea they used to put this in stone jars and bury it for years against a bad crop year, so it lasts. I’ve never had a batch in the fridge for more than about a month and it does get a bit stronger with time but if you like kimchi it’s still great.
  10. This is a combination side dish/condiment and often has toasted sesame seeds sprinkled on it when served. Bahp jom joo-seh-yo (pass that food please).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 12.64 Kcal (53 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.19g 0%
Sodium 45.49mg 2%
Potassium 2.52mg 0%
Total Carbs 2.4g 1%
Sugars 0.75g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Protein 0.39g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 3.5mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.49 Kcal (521 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.85g 0%
Sodium 448.02mg 2%
Potassium 24.83mg 0%
Total Carbs 23.64g 1%
Sugars 7.43g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 0%
Protein 3.82g 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 34.8mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.2
    Points
  • 0
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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