Homemade Kimchi recipe
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
1min
Total Time
21min

A flavorful and spicy cabbage and vegetable kimchi, perfect as a side dish or condiment.

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = 1/2 cup)

Main Ingredients

  • 1
    medium green cabbage, roughly chopped
  • 1tbsp
    salt
  • 1
    apple, thinly sliced
  • 1
    large carrot, julienned
  • 2
    spring onions, chopped

For the Chili Paste

  • 1tbsp
    rice flour
  • 2tbsp
    hot water (for rice flour paste)
  • 1tbsp
    chili flakes
  • 1tbsp
    ginger, crushed
  • 1tbsp
    garlic, crushed
  • 1tbsp
    fish sauce (or light soy sauce for a vegetarian option)
  • 1
    chicken stock cube, crushed (optional)

How to make Homemade Kimchi

Prepare the Cabbage

  1. Place the chopped cabbage in a large bowl and add salt, tossing to coat evenly.

    Step 1.1: Place the chopped cabbage in a large bowl and add salt, tossing to coat evenly
  2. Let the cabbage sit for 40 minutes to draw out excess liquid.

  3. Rinse the cabbage thoroughly under running water several times to remove as much salt as possible.

  4. After rinsing, squeeze the cabbage firmly in your hands to remove any remaining liquid.

Prepare the Vegetables

  1. Transfer the cabbage to a large bowl and add the sliced apple, julienned carrot, and chopped spring onions.

    Step 2.1: Transfer the cabbage to a large bowl and add the sliced apple, julienned carrot, and chopped spring onions

Make the Chili Paste

  1. In a small bowl, combine rice flour with hot water, stirring until smooth to form a paste.

  2. Stir in the chili flakes, crushed ginger, crushed garlic, fish sauce (or soy sauce), and chicken stock cube (if using) until well combined.

    Step 3.1: Stir in the chili flakes, crushed ginger, crushed garlic, fish sauce (or soy sauce), and chicken stock cube (if using) until well combined
  3. Pour the chili paste over the cabbage mixture, stirring until the vegetables are thoroughly coated.

    Step 3.1: Pour the chili paste over the cabbage mixture, stirring until the vegetables are thoroughly coated
  4. Transfer the mixture into a clean jar, pressing down firmly as you add it to release any air pockets and ensure it is tightly packed.

    Step 3.1: Transfer the mixture into a clean jar, pressing down firmly as you add it to release any air pockets and ensure it is tightly packed

Serve or Store

  1. Use immediately as a fresh condiment or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks to allow flavors to develop.

  2. Enjoy on sandwiches or as a flavorful side dish with meals throughout the week.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Use this mix on sandwiches, in wraps, or as a flavorful side dish for any meal throughout the week.