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Vegan Kimchi Napa Cabbage

A flavorful and spicy fermented dish made with napa cabbage and a variety of seasonings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 30

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 head napa cabbage cut into quarters
  • 1 cup carrots grated
  • 4 green onions green onions chopped
Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons Korean red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the napa cabbage into quarters and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 1-2 hours to wilt.
  2. Rinse the cabbage thoroughly and drain.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the carrots, green onions, garlic, ginger, and Korean red pepper flakes.
  4. Add the drained cabbage to the mixing bowl and mix everything together until well combined.
  5. Pack the mixture tightly into a jar, leaving some space at the top for fermentation.
Fermentation
  1. Seal the jar and let it sit at room temperature for 1-5 days, depending on your desired level of fermentation.
  2. Check daily and press down the vegetables if they float above the brine.
  3. Once fermented to your liking, store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This kimchi can be enjoyed as a side dish or added to various recipes for extra flavor.

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