Kim Chi
- Ready In:
- 24hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
1 quart
ingredients
- 2 lbs napa cabbage
- 1⁄2 cup pickling salt
- 32 ounces water
- 2 teaspoons red chili peppers, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon sugar
directions
- Wash cabbage and cut into 1-1/2 inch lengths.
- Dissolve rock salt in water.
- Soak cabbage in salted water 3-4 hours. Use a weighted down plate to keep the cabbage submerged.
- Rinse and drain.
- Combine chili pepper,garlic,ginger, paprika and sugar. Add to cabbage and mix thoroughly.
- Pack into a very clean quart jar. Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature for 1-2 days.
- Cover jar tightly and place in gallon plastic bag in refrigerator until served.
- Cooking time = standing time.
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