
Notes
Ingredients:
•1 medium napa cabbage (-1 kg)
•3-4 tbsp sea salt
•1 carrot (optional)
•1 daikon radish (optional)
•2 spring onions
•1 apple (or Asian pear)
•1-2 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
•4-5 garlic cloves (crushed)
•3-4 tbsp Korean chili flakes (Gochugaru, adjust for heat)
•1-2 tosp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
•1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for umami flavor)
•1 tbsp agave syrup or honey (optional, for sweetness)
•1-2 tosp sesame oil (optional, for a nutty flavor)
•1-2 cups water
How to make:
1.-Cut napa cabbage into chunks, mix with sea salt, let sit 1-2 hours.Rinse and drain.
2.-Blend chili flakes, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, apple (grated or blended), sweetener (optional), and a bit of water.
3.-Slice carrot, daikon (optional), spring onions. Mix everything with the paste.
4.-Fill into a clean jar, press down firmly. Let ferment at room temp for 12-24 hrs, then refrigerate.
5.-Ready to eat fresh or after a few days for more flavor.