Easy Kimchi Recipe (Mak-Kimchi)

Name: Easy Kimchi Recipe (Mak-Kimchi)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 3 lb (1.3 kg) napa cabbage (about 1 medium head); 2/3 cup (200 g) Korean coarse sea salt; 1 bunch green onion (sliced); 2-3 fresh red chili (optional) (sliced ); 1/2 large onion (diced); 7-8 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger (peeled and diced); 1/2 large sweet apple (seeded and diced); 2/3 cup (60 g) Korean chili flakes (gochugaru); 1 tbsp sugar; 4 tbsp Korean anchovy sauce; 1 tbsp Korean salted shrimp; 3 tbsp cooked white rice; 1/2 cup (120 ml) sea kelp stock (or water (See note))

Instructions

Prep:20min

This easy kimchi recipe (mak-kimchi) is a beginner-friendly way to make delicious, authentic cabbage kimchi at home. With step-by-step instructions and simple ingredients, you’ll create a crisp, flavorful kimchi that’s perfect for enjoying right away or after fermenting for deeper taste.

Updated at: Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:50:22 GMT