Spicy Northeastern Cabbage

March 23, 2025 15 Minutes Medium

Nutritional Information

290 kcal
Calories
4g
Protein
73g
Carbohydrates
1g
Fat
Recipe Hot Dishes
Spicy Northeastern Cabbage

This Spicy Chinese Cabbage Kimchi is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s both crunchy and irresistibly tangy. Made with fresh Chinese cabbage, crisp apple, sweet pear, and aromatic ginger and garlic, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and umami flavors. The cabbage is salted for tenderness, then tossed in a bold chili sauce featuring dry chili powder, sugar, and a hint of monosodium glutamate for depth. The secret? Letting it ferment in an airtight container for 24 hours, allowing the flavors to meld into a mouthwatering harmony. Ideal as a side dish or a spicy snack, this homemade kimchi is fresher and more customizable than store-bought versions. Try it for a deliciously addictive crunch with every bite!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Secondary Ingredients

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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Step 1
Cut the whole Chinese cabbage into small squares with a length and width of about 2-3 cm.
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Step 2
Wash the cut cabbage pieces and put them in a bowl with an appropriate amount of salt for later use.
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Step 3
Chop the apple, pear, ginger, and garlic into fine pieces, then mix them with sugar, monosodium glutamate, and dry chili powder.
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Step 4
Put the prepared chili sauce into the salted cabbage and stir well to ensure all the cabbage is coated with the sauce.
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Step 5
After stirring, the spicy cabbage should be evenly mixed, and the basic steps are almost complete.
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Step 6
The final key step is to put the mixed cabbage into an airtight container and refrigerate it for 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Step 7
Finally, show off the finished dish, which should be appetizing and delicious.

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