How to Make Vegetarian Kimchi - A Step-by-Step Guide

Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made from fermented vegetables and seasonings, and it is a staple in Korean cuisine. It is known for its tangy, spicy, and complex flavor profile, and it is often enjoyed as a side dish, condiment, or ingredient in various Korean dishes. While traditional kimchi is made with seafood or fish sauce, this recipe for Vegetarian Kimchi offers a plant-based twist on the classic dish, making it accessible to those with dietary restrictions or preferences.

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Ingredients

  • 1 head napa cabbage, chopped
  • ¼ cup salt, divided
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
  • 1 small white onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 green onions, minced
  • 1 ripe persimmon, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 small radish, shredded
  • cayenne pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 days 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 days 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 3 1-quart jars

  • Rinse cabbage well. Put cabbage in a bowl and sprinkle liberally with salt, tossing to mix. Set aside for 1 hour.
  • Mix more salt into cabbage and set aside for another hour.
  • Wash and drain cabbage. Combine onion, garlic, and ginger in a blender with water. Blend on high speed until smooth.
  • Stir together rinsed drained cabbage, garlic-ginger mixture, minced green onions, persimmon, cucumber, radish, and cayenne pepper, and mix well.
  • Transfer mixture into airtight containers and refrigerate for 3 days before serving.
  • Nutrition

    6 cal.

    • Sodium: 2mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 50mg