Mak Kimchi (Easy Kimchi)

Name: Mak Kimchi (Easy Kimchi)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Ingredients: 2 medium size napa cabbages (about 4 pounds each) (about 8 pounds); 1-1/4 cups coarse sea salt (less if using finer salt); 6 cups water; 1 small Korean radish (mu) - about 1.5 pounds (Use more cabbage by the same amount if not using radish); 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt; 5 - 7 scallions (roughly chopped); 1 cup gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes); ⅓ cup saeujeot (salted shrimp, finely minced); 4 tablespoons myulchiaekjeot (fish sauce); 1/4 cup minced garlic; 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger; 1 tablespoon sugar - optional (See note 1); large bowls (preferably at least 7 - 8 quarts); large colanders; kitchen gloves; airtight containers (or jar(s) - about 1.5 gallons total)

Instructions

Prep:30min

Good authentic homemade kimchi is much easier than you think. Cut up the cabbage, salt, rinse, and mix with the seasoning! That's what this easy kimchi recipe is about.

Updated at: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 02:51:43 GMT