How to Make Quick and Easy Kimchi Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Korean cuisine, you've probably heard of kimchi - the spicy and tangy fermented vegetable dish that is a staple in Korean households. Kimchi is not only delicious, but it's also packed with probiotics and beneficial bacteria that are great for your gut health. While traditional kimchi can be pretty time-consuming to make, this Quick and Easy Kimchi Salad recipe offers a shortcut that allows you to enjoy the flavors of kimchi without the lengthy fermentation process.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small head cabbage, shredded
  • ¼ cup rock salt
  • 1 small carrot, cut into thin strips
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, ground
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Combine cabbage and rock salt together in a bowl. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring often. Rinse lightly and drain.
  • Mix cabbage, carrot, vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    92 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 4736mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 235mg