How to make napa cabbage kimchi/ 1 batch kimchi recipe/ #포기김치 #howtomakekimchiathome #배추절이는방법

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt can enhance flavor without added cost.

Korean chili flakes

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor, while cayenne is often more affordable.

napa cabbage

🥗Healthier: savoy cabbage

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Savoy cabbage is similar in texture, while green cabbage is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness, while agave syrup can be more cost-effective.

Brine the napa cabbage in a mixture of 12 cups water and 1/2 cup salt for 4 hours.

Prepare the seasoning by soaking 2 shiitake mushrooms and 4 pieces of konbu in 1/2 cup water.

Blend the soaked mushrooms, konbu, 2 tbs cooked rice, 1 tbs sugar, 1 ts salt, 3/4 cup korean red pepper, 3 tbs garlic, 1/2 ts ginger, 1/2 cup korean fish sauce, 1 ts vietnamese fish sauce, 1 medium apple, 1/4 onion, and 1/4 medium radish together.

Mix the seasoning with the brined napa cabbage and add 4 green onions.

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