This Man's Cook Albaegi Baechu Mul Kimchi | 모두의 레시피
This Man's Cook Albaegi Baechu Mul Kimchi
🍽️ A refreshing and vibrant water kimchi with a clear broth, made by straining a spicy paste crafted from red chili and pear, then enhanced with soda for a crisp, lively finish.
Cut off the bottom of the two albaegi cabbages and remove the inner leaves one by one, rinsing thoroughly under running water for easy handling.
Dissolve 1 cup sea salt in 1 liter of water, pour evenly over the cabbage, and sprinkle an additional handful of sea salt on top. Let it soak for 1 hour.
After soaking, rinse the cabbage lightly under cold water, then drain thoroughly using a colander to remove all excess moisture.
Soak 1 cup of chili powder in 1.5 liters of water for about 1 hour, allowing the powder to fully bloom.
In a pot, mix 2 cups of water with 2 tablespoons of flour, stirring continuously over medium-low heat until a thin, smooth flour slurry forms and thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.
Place 20 red chilies and 400ml of water into a blender and blend until smooth. Add the cooled flour slurry, 0.5 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 large spoon minced garlic, 1 large spoon shrimp paste, and 1 peeled pear. Blend again until completely smooth.
Pour the blended mixture through a cheesecloth or fine sieve, pressing firmly to extract only the clear liquid. Collect the seasoned broth.
Strain the soaked chili powder water through a fine sieve to obtain clear red liquid, then combine it with the previously collected seasoned broth.
Add 1 cup (200ml) of soda, 300ml of water, and 2 tablespoons of sea salt to the combined kimchi broth and adjust seasoning to taste.
Add 1 handful of green onions cut into 4cm lengths and the soaked albaegi cabbage to the broth. Gently mix, transfer to a kimchi jar, and let ferment at room temperature for 1–2 days before refrigerating.
Soak albaegi cabbage in saltwater for 1 hour, rinse, and drain. Soak chili powder in water for 1 hour.
Prepare a cooled flour slurry and blend with red chilies, ginger, garlic, shrimp paste, pear, then strain through a cloth to get a clear broth.
Mix the strained broth with the chili powder water, soda, salt, and green onion, then add the soaked cabbage and let it ferment.
Cooking tips 💡
Always strain both the chili powder water and all seasoning ingredients through a cheesecloth or fine sieve to keep the broth clear and free of cloudiness.
Adding soda gives the kimchi a refreshing carbonation and crispness that develops during fermentation, enhancing the overall cool, lively taste.
Let the kimchi ferment at room temperature for 1–2 days until it develops a tangy, balanced aroma, then transfer to the refrigerator for chilled storage.
Recommended for 🙋
⭐Those who want a properly made water kimchi with a transparent broth and a clean, smooth mouthfeel without heaviness.
⭐People looking for a zesty, carbonated broth to pair with rich meat dishes or roasted sweet potatoes.
⭐Home cooks who want to make a satisfying kimchi using albaegi cabbage with shorter soaking and fermentation times.
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