Baechu-geotjeori 배추겉절이: 1 Hour Fresh Kimchi
By Tiffy Cooks
If you’re craving homemade kimchi right away but don’t have days or weeks to ferment, this Baechu-geotjeori 배추겉절이 or 1 Hour Fresh Kimchi is what you need! This is a super refreshing, crunchy, fresh kimchi that's ready in less than one hour. Spicy, umami, and just a little sweet, this kimchi goes with everything! If you’re looking for a last minute dish to add to a meal, or if you don’t like how sour fermented kimchi is, this fresh kimchi is one you should try.
Ingredients
- 1 napa cabbage
- 1 tbsp course salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 Bunch chives around 100g, cut into 2-3 inch pieces
- 3 stalks green onions
- 2 tbsp gochugaru
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp plum extract
- 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp Korean fermented salted shrimp 새우젓 saeujeot
Instructions
- Cut napa cabbage into bite sized pieces. Add course salt and water and mix well.
- Place a plate over the cabbage to keep them covered in water and rest for 30 minutes.
- Check that the cabbage is ready. It should be ready if you can bend a piece of the stem part without breaking it. If it breaks, let it sit for a little longer.
- Rinse this around two to three times to draw all the salty flavor. Then, squeeze out all the water.
- In a bowl, mix together Korean red chili flakes, garlic, plum extract, fish sauce, sugar, and shrimp paste.
- Add the paste, green onions, and chives into the bowl of napa cabbage.
- Gently massage the paste into the leaves.
- Top with sesame seeds and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 2522mgPotassium: 681mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2038IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 219mgIron: 2mg
