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Korean White Kimchi

Cultural Context

Originating in Korea, white kimchi (baek-kimchi) is a milder, non-spicy version of traditional kimchi, often enjoyed during festive occasions or as a side dish. This dish reflects the Korean philosophy of balance and harmony in flavors, using fresh vegetables and a subtle fermentation process. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Korea, appealing to those seeking a refreshing alternative to spicier kimchi varieties.

KoreanKRside
180 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1.4 kg napa cabbage
2 L saltwater
300 g salt
50 g red chili pepper
250 g pear
100 g chestnuts
20 g garlic
400 g radish
210 g carrot
100 g anchovy sauce
2 L water
50 g fermented shrimp
1 cup Cheongyang chili pepper
1 cup sugar
140 g green onion
40 g jujube

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: miso

Soy sauce provides umami flavor without fish allergens.

napa cabbage

🥗Healthier: green cabbage

💰Cheaper: savoy cabbage

Green cabbage is more accessible and still crunchy.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

apple

🥗Healthier: pear

💰Cheaper: banana

Pear offers similar sweetness and moisture.

1

Cut the napa cabbage (1.4 kg) in half and make incisions.

2

Soak the cabbage in saltwater (2 L) and sprinkle salt (300 g) on the stem parts.

3

Place a heavy bowl on top and let it brine for about 4-5 hours.

4

Remove seeds from the red chili pepper (50 g) and julienne it; slice the pear (250 g) with the skin on.

5

Thinly slice the chestnuts (100 g) and garlic (20 g), and use a peeler to cut the radish (400 g) and carrot (210 g) into long strips.

6

Mix the radish and carrot with anchovy sauce (100 g) to brine them.

7

In a pot with water (2 L), add fermented shrimp (50 g) and boil, then strain.

8

Mix the Cheongyang chili pepper (1 cup) and sugar (1 cup) and let it sit until the sugar dissolves.

9

Combine the shrimp broth with gochugaru (90 g) to make the kimchi broth.

10

Layer the brined cabbage with the radish, carrot, green onion (140 g), pear, red chili, chestnuts, and garlic.

11

Place the cabbage, jujube (40 g), and kimchi broth in an airtight container, cover with a plastic bag, and place a bowl on top.

12

Store at room temperature for half a day, then refrigerate for 3-5 days to ferment.

13

Cut into pieces and serve.

Cooking Techniques

fermentingmixingslicing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Baek-kimchiWhite Kimchi
Local Name: 백김치

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