Quick and Easy Spicy Kimchi (Latino style)

Prep 10 min
Total 4 hr 40 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 8

Vianney Rodriguez I love kimchi, but the process can be long and take hours to prepare. I've come up with a quick and easy recipe that gives me instant satisfaction and includes a few of my favorite ingredients. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

large head cabbage, thinly sliced

4 1/3

tablespoons sea salt, divided

cups warm water

inch piece ginger, peeled and diced

large garlic cloves

jalapeno, sliced (remove seeds for less heat)

tablespoon sugar

tablespoon fish sauce

medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch strips

scallions cut into 1/4 inch lengths

large jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch strips

1/2

cup cilantro, washed and stems removed

Directions

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1

Place cabbage into a large bowl, sprinkle with 4 tablespoons salt and cover with warm water. Mix with fingers to combine cabbage and salt; set aside for 30 minutes. Drain well and return to bowl.
2

In a food processor puree ginger, garlic cloves, jalapeno, sugar, fish sauce and 1/3 tablespoon salt. Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference.
3

To the drained cabbage add carrots, scallions, jicama, puree from blender, and cilantro; toss to coat.
4

Place in a clean glass jar and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.

Expert Tips

Use jalapeno, Serrano or any other type of chile for this recipe.

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Vianney Rodriguez I love kimchi, but the process can be long and take hours to prepare. I've come up with a quick and easy recipe that gives me instant satisfaction and includes a few of my favorite ingredients.