Kimchee

"This has become my standard kim chee recipe. You can easily vary the level of heat by the amount of cayenne pepper used. I share this with just about everyone I know. Be prepared to make more, it will literally disappear."
 
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Ready In:
72hrs 15mins
Ingredients:
11
Yields:
4 pint jars
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ingredients

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directions

  • Chop chinese cabbage into 2 inch pieces.
  • Place chopped cabbage in ceramic bowl with sea salt and water.
  • Cover and let sit for 2 days.
  • Combine sugar, cayenne, chili pepper, garlic, ginger, salt and water in a pot and bring to boil.
  • Let cool to about 100 degrees.
  • Drain cabbage from saline brine.
  • Pack pint jars with cabbage and cover with prepared sauce.
  • Cap and refrigerate for 1 day-- ENJOY!

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Reviews

  1. I reviewed this recipe earlier and commmented on the high salt content. I was right, I repeated this recipe with 2 tablespoons of salt in the brining step and 1 tablespoon in the final mix. It worked out perfect this way, Not too salty, good heat, good texture. Below is my original review: "I gave this recipe a 4 star because I think it would be excellent (5 star) with less salt even though it's way too salty (3 star) as it is. It seems to have the perfect amount of cayenne and chili pepper flakes, the heat is pretty much what I was looking for. The 3 day process gives it just the right texture. Just way too much salt. I'm going to try to do it again with maybe half or less the salt and I think it will be just right. I'll leave another note once I do. -- posted Nov 17, 2005"
     
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I love trying new recipes out. I just got an ice cream maker, so I am going to give all those recipes a whirl...hoefully to post some of my own. Just moved into a small apartment with a dinky kitchen, so I am especially challenged in my ability to create in the food department. I am part owner of a used book store and I also work part time as a housekeeper. Interests: reading, social drinking (love to try new drink recipes), poetry writing, sipping espresso, watching movies, local travel, soaking in a hot tub, walking on the beach.
 
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