5 hrDifficulty Normalside dishMain ingredients π₯©napa cabbageradishlarge green onionglutinous rice flourfermented sand lance saucesaeujeot (Korean salted fermented shrimp)gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)minced garlicgingerNew Sugarmustard greensTags π·οΈrice thiefside dishhome-cooked meal
Detailed recipeQuick recipeIngredients needed π10 servings3 heads napa cabbage (about 6β7.5 kg)250 g radish (150 g for grinding, 100 g for shredding)100 g large green onion2 tbsp glutinous rice flour1 cup water (for glutinous rice paste)1 cup fermented sand lance sauce1 cup saeujeot (Korean salted fermented shrimp)2 cups gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 cup minced garlic5 tbsp ginger6 cups chicken broth2 tsp New Sugarsalt (for brining) as neededsugar (for brining) as neededa pinch of MSG1 bunch mustard greens (optional)Recipe π³Trim the dirty outer leaves of the napa cabbage, cut a slit into the base, and split into quarters.Brine the cabbage in a saltwater solution made with water, salt, and sugar in a 10:0.5:0.5 ratio for at least 4 hours, then rinse thoroughly and drain for at least 1 hour.In a pot, combine 1 cup of cold water and 2 tablespoons of glutinous rice flour, stir well while heating until it boils and bubbles appear, then turn off the heat and let it cool completely to make glutinous rice paste.Put 150 g of radish, 100 g of large green onion, and the ginger into a blender with a little water and blend lightly.In a large bowl, combine the glutinous rice paste, blended vegetables, fermented sand lance sauce, saeujeot, gochugaru, minced garlic, chicken broth, New Sugar, and MSG. Mix well, then add the shredded radish and mustard greens to make the kimchi seasoning paste.Spread the seasoning evenly between the leaves of the brined cabbage, wrap the whole head with the outer leaves, place in a kimchi container, and let it ferment.Brine the napa cabbage in saltwater, then rinse and drain.Make glutinous rice paste and let it cool. Mix with blended vegetables, fermented sand lance sauce, chicken broth, gochugaru, and other seasoning ingredients to make the seasoning paste.Spread the seasoning between the cabbage leaves, pack into a kimchi container, and ferment.Cooking tips π‘Adding a little sugar when brining the cabbage speeds up the brining process and helps the salt penetrate evenly through osmotic pressure.Using chicken broth as a base brings out a refreshing, deep organic acid savoriness as the kimchi ferments.After applying the seasoning, wrapping the cabbage with the brined outer leaves prevents air contact and keeps the kimchi fresh.Recommended for πβThose who want to make kimchi with a deeper, more refreshing savory flavor than regular kimchi.βThose looking for a clean whole napa cabbage kimchi recipe that works well in kimchi jjigae or other dishes.