Yangbaechu Kimchi (Green Cabbage Kimchi)

Name: Yangbaechu Kimchi (Green Cabbage Kimchi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage, 양배추 ((about 2.5 pounds)); 4 tablespoons coarse sea salt (less if using table salt, about 3 tablespoons)); 3 scallions (roughly chopped); 1/4 cup Korean red chili pepper flakes, gochugaru (고추가루) ((add 1 more tablespoon for spicier kimchi)); 3 tablespoons salted shrimp, saeujeot (새우젓) (finely chopped, (or fish sauce)); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:5min

Need some quick kimchi? Or can’t find napa cabbage where you are? Try this kimchi recipe made with a head of your normal green cabbage. It’s light, crunchy, and refreshing!

Updated at: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:25:51 GMT