Korean Kimchi
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
20
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Ingredients for - Korean Kimchi

1. Napa cabbage, cored and cut into quarters lengthwise - 3 heads
2. Salt - ½ cup
3. Garlic, minced - 3 heads
4. Green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces - 1 bunch
5. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) - 1 ½ tablespoons
6. Red pepper flakes, or to taste - 2 teaspoons

How to cook deliciously - Korean Kimchi

1. Stage

Cut the cabbage leaves into 2 inch long pieces. Spread 1/4 of the leaves into a large, non-metallic bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 of the salt. Repeat layering all of the cabbage has been salted. Let stand at room temperature until a lot of liquid has been pulled from the leaves and the cabbage is tender, 3 to 4 hours; drain. Rinse the cabbage in 2 or 3 changes of water. Drain again very well and return the cabbage to the mixing bowl.

2. Stage

Sprinkle the cabbage with the minced garlic, green onions, MSG, and red pepper flakes. Season to taste with additional salt and toss until evenly combined. Pack the mixture into a sterilized gallon-sized glass jar. Cover the jar with wax paper and a loose fitting lid so the seal is not airtight.

3. Stage

Allow the cabbage to ferment at room temperature until it reaches the desired degree of sourness, 2 to 5 days. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.