Traditional Cabbage Kimchi

Ingredients

• 1 cup pickling salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 heads Napa cabbage, cut into 2-inch squares
• 6 green onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 3/4 cup red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 10 cups water

Directions

1. Salt the Cabbage

   Mix cabbage, water, and salt in a bowl.

2. Rest

   Let sit at room temperature for 12 hours.

3. Drain

   Drain, rinse, and drain cabbage.

4. Season

   Combine remaining ingredients with cabbage.

5. Pack

   Pack and press into glass jars, removing all air bubbles, and ensure all cabbage is covered with liquid.

6. Ferment

   Fit each jar with a lid equipped with a fermenting valve and let sit at room temperature in a dark space for 7 days.

7. Refrigerate

   Refrigerate until ready to use.

Approximate Nutrition — Per 1/2 cup

Nutrition is an estimate based on standard ingredient data and the stated recipe yield. Actual values vary by brands, drained amounts, and serving size.