Quick Kimchi

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Quick Kimchi
300 min.
4
119kcal

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If you're looking to spice up your meals with a burst of flavor and health benefits, look no further than this Quick Kimchi recipe! Bursting with vibrant colors and bold tastes, this traditional Korean side dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also incredibly healthy, making it a perfect addition to any meal. With a health score of 100, you can indulge in this tangy delight without any guilt.

Kimchi is renowned for its probiotic properties, which can aid digestion and boost your immune system. This recipe is a fantastic way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, particularly the crunchy Napa cabbage, which is the star of the show. The combination of garlic, ginger, and Korean hot red-pepper flakes creates a flavor explosion that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

What’s more, this Quick Kimchi is easy to prepare and requires minimal cooking time, making it a perfect project for both seasoned chefs and kitchen novices alike. Just a few hours of marinating, and you’ll have a delicious, zesty side dish that pairs beautifully with rice, grilled meats, or even as a topping for tacos. Plus, it keeps well in the fridge for up to a month, allowing you to enjoy its evolving flavors over time. Dive into the world of homemade kimchi and elevate your culinary repertoire today!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons fish sauce 
  • tablespoons garlic chopped
  • tablespoon ginger peeled chopped
  • pound napa cabbage 
  • tablespoons pepper hot
  • cup spring onion chopped
  • tablespoons sesame seed with side of heavy knife crushed toasted
  • teaspoons vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender
  • box grater

Directions

  1. Quarter cabbage lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2-to 3-inch pieces. Toss with 3 tablespoons salt in a large bowl and let stand, tossing occasionally, 2 hours.
  2. Rinse cabbage well, then drain. Squeeze out excess water with your hands and transfer to a large bowl.
  3. Purée garlic and ginger with fish sauce and vinegar in a blender until smooth, then pour over cabbage.
  4. Add scallions, sesame seeds, and red-pepper flakes and toss to coat.
  5. Peel pear, then grate on large holes of a box grater (avoid core and seeds).
  6. Add to cabbage mixture and toss well. Marinate at least 1 hour.
  7. Kimchi keeps, chilled in an airtight container, 1 month (flavor will get stronger).

Nutrition Facts

Calories119kcal
Protein19.8%
Fat27.91%
Carbs52.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.5
Glycemic Load
3.25
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.552608749141%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.69mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
2.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:119.05kcal
5.95%
Fat:4.31g
6.64%
Saturated Fat:0.68g
4.23%
Carbohydrates:18.18g
6.06%
Net Carbohydrates:11.23g
4.08%
Sugar:6.08g
6.76%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:808.33mg
35.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.88g
13.77%
Vitamin K:201.99µg
192.37%
Vitamin C:97.96mg
118.74%
Folate:296.6µg
74.15%
Vitamin B6:1.02mg
51.19%
Vitamin A:2519.05IU
50.38%
Manganese:1mg
49.76%
Calcium:363.19mg
36.32%
Potassium:1034.01mg
29.54%
Fiber:6.95g
27.81%
Magnesium:93.77mg
23.44%
Copper:0.45mg
22.44%
Iron:3.14mg
17.44%
Phosphorus:165.09mg
16.51%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.86%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.45%
Vitamin E:2.09mg
13.96%
Vitamin B3:2.48mg
12.38%
Zinc:1.59mg
10.58%
Selenium:6.48µg
9.26%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.52%
Source:Epicurious