Spicy Northeastern Cabbage
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Spicy Northeastern Cabbage

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Spicy Northeastern Cabbage

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • Chinese cabbage 500g
The aromatics
  • apple 100g
  • pear 100g
The sauce & seasonings
  • ginger 10g
  • garlic 10g
  • sugar 2 tbsp
  • monosodium glutamate 1 tsp
  • dry chili powder 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Cut the whole Chinese cabbage into small squares with a length and width of about 2-3 cm.
2
Step 2
Wash the cut cabbage pieces and put them in a bowl with an appropriate amount of salt for later use.
3
Step 3
Chop the apple, pear, ginger, and garlic into fine pieces, then mix them with sugar, monosodium glutamate, and dry chili powder.
4
Step 4
Put the prepared chili sauce into the salted cabbage and stir well to ensure all the cabbage is coated with the sauce.
5
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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