Ingredients for - Traditional Kimchi

1. Napa cabbage, shredded and rinsed 1 head
2. Radish, cubed 1 small
3. Coarse salt to taste 1 small
4. White onion, roughly chopped 1 small
5. Garlic, peeled 6 cloves
6. Fresh ginger 1 (1 inch) piece
7. Rice vinegar 1 tablespoon
8. Water, or as needed ¼ cup
9. Ripe persimmon, chopped 1
10. Cucumber, chopped 1
11. Green onions, minced 3 medium
12. Red pepper flakes, or to taste 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Traditional Kimchi

1 . Stage

Place cabbage and radish into a large colander. Sprinkle liberally with salt, mix to combine, and let sit for 1 hour. Sprinkle with additional salt, mix again, and let sit for 1 more hour. Rinse cabbage and let drain.

2 . Stage

Combine onion, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a blender. Add water and blend on high power until well combined.

3 . Stage

Transfer drained cabbage to a large bowl. Add blended onion mixture, persimmon, cucumber, green onions, and red pepper flakes; mix until well combined.

4 . Stage

Transfer kimchi to sterilized airtight containers and refrigerate for three days before serving.