How to Make Baek Kimchi (Korean White Non-Spicy Kimchi) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baek Kimchi, also known as white kimchi, is a traditional Korean dish that features a mild, non-spicy flavor and a unique, refreshing taste. Unlike the more common red, spicy kimchi, baek kimchi is made with a combination of fresh vegetables and a slightly sweet, tangy seasoning, making it a perfect side dish for those who prefer a milder flavor profile.

The process of making baek kimchi involves fermenting the vegetables in a brine solution, which not only preserves the ingredients b...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup coarse salt
  • 1 napa cabbage, cut into chunks
  • 2 jujube (Chinese dates), or more to taste (Optional)
  • 5 ½ cups water, divided
  • 3 tablespoons salted fermented shrimp (saewujeot)
  • 2 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sliced fresh ginger
  • ½ Korean radish, cut into matchsticks
  • 5 chestnuts, cut into thin strips
  • ½ pear, cut into matchsticks
  • 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 red chile pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, or more to taste
  • 1 green chile pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, or more to taste
  • 4 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 day 12 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 day 13 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Dissolve 1/2 cup coarse salt in a large bowl of water. Submerge cabbage in the salted water and let soak, 12 to 24 hours. Drain. Rinse well and drain, squeezing out excess water.
  • Soak jujube in a small bowl of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, pit, and cut into thin slices.
  • Combine 1/2 cup water, salted shrimp, scallions, garlic, and ginger in a food processor; puree until smooth.
  • Pour puree into a large bowl; add jujube, radish, chestnuts, pear, carrots, red chile pepper, green chile pepper, brown sugar, and 2 teaspoon salt. Stir in remaining 5 cups water. Mix in cabbage until well coated.
  • Pack cabbage mixture into an airtight jar. Pour in any liquid left in the bowl.
  • Seal and let sit at room temperature until starting to ferment, 1 to 2 days. Transfer to the refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    52 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 4201mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 246mg