kimchi

Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made from fermented vegetables, most commonly napa cabbage and Korean radishes, with various seasonings. Here's a basic recipe:

Ingredients:

- 1 napa cabbage

- 1 cup Korean radish (or daikon radish), julienned

- 1/4 cup sea salt

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced

- 1 tablespoon sugar

- 3 tablespoons fish sauce

- 3 tablespoons soy sauce

- 3 tablespoons Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)

- 4 green onions, chopped

Instructions:

1. **Prepare Vegetables:** Cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the core. Slice it into bite-sized pieces. Julienne the radish.

2. **Salt the Vegetables:** Sprinkle salt between the cabbage leaves and over the radish. Let it sit for about 1-2 hours. Rinse the vegetables thoroughly and drain.

3. **Make the Paste:** In a bowl, mix garlic, ginger, sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes to create a paste.

4. **Combine Ingredients:** Combine the vegetables, green onions, and paste. Massage the paste into the vegetables, making sure they are well coated.

5. **Fermenting:** Pack the mixture into a clean, airtight jar, pressing it down to remove air bubbles. Leave some space at the top. Seal the jar.

6. **Fermenting Process:** Leave the jar at room temperature for about 1-5 days, depending on your desired level of fermentation. Check daily, and once it reaches the desired taste, refrigerate.

Kimchi is a versatile side dish that adds a flavorful and spicy kick to various meals. Enjoy experimenting with the ingredients and fermentation times to suit your taste!