This recipe became very popular in the world, due to its beneficial health properties and its unique flavor. Find out the preparation, step by step.
He korean kimchi It is a traditional dish, with unique flavors and very beneficial properties for the health. It consists of fermented vegetables, mainly cabbage and radishes, seasoned with chili, garlic, ginger and salt and it is an important culinary symbol in Corea.
The history of this recipe goes back centuries. Originally, it was made as a form of preserve food during the winter months when fresh products were scarce. As time went by, he gained worldwide popularityand many people enjoy it for its distinctive flavor and probiotic benefits.
Korean kimchi recipe in 5 steps
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Ingredients
- 1 large Chinese cabbage (napa).
- 1/4 cup of salt.
- 1 daikon radish.
- 2 carrots.
- 5 green onions.
- 4 cloves of garlic.
- 1 small piece of fresh ginger.
- 3 tablespoons of red pepper powder.
- 2 tablespoons of fish sauce.
- 2 teaspoons of sugar.
- 1/2 cup of water.
Preparation
- Remove damaged outer leaves from the Chinese cabbage and cut it into 5 cm pieces. Dissolve the salt in water and immerse the bok choy in the liquid, letting it rest for two hours to soften it.
- Peel and julienne the daikon radish, carrots and green onions. Finely chop the cloves garlic and grate the ginger cool. In a separate bowl, mix these ingredients with red pepper powder, fish sauce and sugar.
- Rinse the Chinese cabbage with cold water and let it dry in a bowl. Add the mixture of ingredients and massage so that they are impregnated into the cabbage.
- Transfer the kimchi to an airtight glass container, pressing down to remove air.
- Leave the kimchi at room temperature for 1-2 days to ferment. Then store in the refrigerator to slow down fermentation.
Kimchi, a great garnish
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As Garrisonhe kimchi You can complement dishes in various ways:
- Rice Accompaniment: combining rice hot with kimchi offers fermented flavors that add complexity to the dish. It can be enjoyed cold straight from the refrigerator or at room temperature.
- Additional decoration: garnished with fresh coriander leaves or chopped green onions, the kimchi It becomes an ideal option to accompany with proteins such as chicken grilled, tofu sautéed or fish.
- Intense flavor: to enhance the flavor, add a small amount of soy sauce either sesame sauce to the kimchi. This option intensifies the flavor, creating a delicious combination that complements main dishes in a unique and attractive way.
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