Sparkling White Kimchi

Name: Sparkling White Kimchi
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 c.
Ingredients: 1 lb. Napa cabbage; 1 tbsp. kosher salt; 1 tbsp. rice vinegar; 2 scallions; 1 carrot; 2 large red chiles; 1 1/2 c. 7UP or ginger ale; 1 bunch watercress

Published: Feb 16, 2011

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Yields:

4 c.

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

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David Chang's quick "white" version of kimchi uses 7UP, an unexpected ingredient that adds lovely bubbliness to the cabbage. It can be served as a side dish like traditional red chile kimchi or with cold noodle soup.

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Ingredients

1 lb. Napa cabbage
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
2 scallions
1 carrot
2 large red chiles
1 1/2 cups 7UP or ginger ale
1 bunch watercress

Directions

1. Step 1In a bowl, toss the cabbage with the salt and squeeze it to soften slightly. Cover with a small plate and a heavy can and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
2. Step 2Pour off any liquid. Stir in the vinegar, scallions, carrot, and chiles. Add the 7UP, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Fold in the watercress just before serving.