How to Make Bill's Kimchi - A Step-by-Step Guide

Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish that has gained popularity all over the world due to its unique and delicious flavor. It is a fermented vegetable dish, typically made with napa cabbage and a variety of seasonings. While there are many different variations of kimchi, each with its own unique flavors and ingredients, one of the most popular is Bill's Kimchi.

Bill's Kimchi is a recipe that has been passed down through generations, and it has become a staple in many households. The ke...

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Ingredients

  • 2 heads bok choy, cut into 2-inch squares
  • ½ cup pickling salt, divided, or more to taste
  • ¼ cup Korean chile powder
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 4 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 3 serrano chile peppers, thinly sliced, or more to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 16 days
  • Total Time: 16 days 20 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place bok choy in a large bowl; add 1/4 cup pickling salt and stir; cover with an upside-down plate. Let salted cabbage sit until softened and liquid has been released, 2 to 3 days. Rinse cabbage in a colander and drain.
  • Transfer cabbage to a clean bowl; add 1/4 cup pickling salt, Korean chile powder, green onions, carrots, serrano chile peppers, garlic, fish sauce, and ginger and mix well.
  • Pack cabbage mixture into clean jars to within 1 inch of the top. Tightly secure lids onto each jar.
  • Refrigerate until flavors have had time to merge and cabbage has fermented, at least 2 weeks.
  • Nutrition

    40 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 5757mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 127mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 424mg