해먹으리(Hemogry) - Traditional kimchi recipe (Tongbaechu-kimchi)
This is the classic, spicy, traditional napa cabbage kimchi called tongbaechu-kimchi, aka baechu-kimchi, or pogi-kimchi. But this dish is so common that most Koreans simply call it "kimchi." When people talk about kimchi, this is the dish they're referring to!
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Traditional kimchi recipe (Tongbaechu-kimchi)
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Cooking Time 180Min
🥕 Ingredients
Sesame Seeds1tablespoon
Korean Hot Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru)2cups
Fermented Salted Shrimp (Saeujeot)0.25cup
Fish Sauce0.5cup
Onion1cup
Ginger2teaspoons
Garlic0.5cup
Green Onions1bunch
Buchu (Asian Chives)1bunch
Minari (Water Dropwort)1bunch
Carrot1cup
Korean Radish2cups
Brown Sugar2tablespoons
Sweet Rice Flour2tablespoons
Water2cups
Kosher Salt0.5cup
Napa Cabbage6pounds
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🍳 Steps
1. Prepare and Salt the Cabbage
Trim the tough core from the napa cabbage, cut it in half lengthwise only through the core, then tear it apart by hand. Make another small slit in the core of each half.
Napa Cabbage 6pounds
Rinse the cabbage quarters thoroughly in cold water.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of kosher salt between each leaf of the wet cabbage, concentrating more on the thick, white parts.
Kosher Salt 0.5cup
Let the cabbage salt for 1.5 to 2 hours, turning it over every 30 minutes to ensure even salting.
After salting, rinse the cabbage thoroughly 3 times under cold running water to remove excess salt.
Squeeze out excess water and let the cabbage drain in a colander, cut-side down, for about 15-20 minutes.
2. Make the Porridge Base
In a small pot, combine water and sweet rice flour. Whisk well to dissolve the flour.
Sweet Rice Flour 2tablespoons
Water 2cups
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
Add brown sugar, stir until dissolved, and then remove from heat to cool completely.
Brown Sugar 2tablespoons
3. Prepare Vegetables and Aromatics
Julienne the Korean radish and carrot.
Korean Radish 2cups
Carrot 1cup
Chop the minari (water dropwort), buchu (Asian chives), and green onions.
Green Onions 1bunch
Minari (Water Dropwort) 1bunch
Buchu (Asian Chives) 1bunch
In a food processor, mince garlic, ginger, and onion to make a puree.
Garlic 0.5cup
Ginger 2teaspoons
Onion 1cup
4. Make the Kimchi Paste
In a large bowl, combine the cooled porridge, minced aromatics, fish sauce, and salted fermented shrimp (squeeze out the juice first, then mince the shrimp).
Fish Sauce 0.5cup
Fermented Salted Shrimp (Saeujeot) 0.25cup
Add the Korean hot pepper flakes (gochugaru) and mix well to form a paste.
Korean Hot Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru) 2cups
Add the prepared vegetables (radish, carrot, greens) to the kimchi paste and mix everything together.
5. Assemble and Store the Kimchi
Trim the hard core from the bottom of each cabbage quarter.
Spread the kimchi paste generously between each cabbage leaf, ensuring all parts are coated.
Fold the coated cabbage quarters in half and pack them tightly into an airtight container or onggi (earthenware pot).
Press the kimchi down firmly to remove air. Let it ferment at room temperature for 1-2 days before moving to the refrigerator.
Optionally, make a fresh kimchi salad (Geotjeori) by tearing some kimchi leaves and mixing with leftover paste and sesame seeds.
Sesame Seeds 1tablespoon
After 36 hours of fermentation at room temperature, the kimchi is ready. Store it in the refrigerator.