Kimchi and other Korean cabbage recipes for the winter

Preparing the ingredients

Not all recipes call for shredding white cabbage. Sometimes it's simply cut into squares, and beets, carrots, and other vegetables that may be included in the recipe are grated. This pickle has a long shelf life in jars. The key is to keep the room temperature where you store the salad below 10 degrees Celsius (40 degrees Fahrenheit). You can also pickle the dish for the colder months. Preparing the vegetables is easy: wash them, pat them dry with paper towels, and chop them. After that, you can marinate them.

Kimchi Recipe Video

This video will show you how to make kimchi.

Step-by-step recipes

The recipes below will show you how to quickly and easily pickle Korean-style cabbage at home. Experienced home cooks will also appreciate these unique preserves.

Kimchi (kimchi)

Kimchi is a cabbage dish that is widely popular in Asian countries. Cabbage is perfect for pickling. Since the Korean version of this vegetable (Chinese cabbage) is not readily available, regular white cabbage can be substituted.

You will need:

• Chinese cabbage – 1-1.5 kg;
• water – 2 l;
• salt – 150 g;
• sugar – 10 g;
• ground pepper – 40 grams;
• garlic – 1 head.

The homemade recipe is simple.

Wash the cabbage and remove the outer leaves. Then, cut the head into quarters and place them under a special weight. Add salt and water, and let it simmer for 12 hours. Next, mix the crushed garlic with sugar and pepper, the amount of which can be adjusted if you like it spicy.

Separate the cabbage leaves and coat each piece with the hot mixture. Place into sterilized jars and pour in the brine. You can also use any other non-oxidizing container.

An important condition is to place the dish in a cool place under pressure for 1 week. After this, put the dish in the refrigerator.

In banks

Jared cabbage is a practical and delicious pickle for the winter. To prepare it, you'll need the following ingredients:

• cabbage head – 1 kg;
• garlic – 1 pc.;
• salt – to taste;
• carrots – 2 pcs.;
• beets – 2 pcs.;
• sugar – 40 grams;
• table vinegar – 1 tbsp;
• sunflower oil – 110 grams;
• water – 1 liter.

Cooking steps:

1. Wash, peel, and chop the vegetables. Chop the cabbage into pieces, and grate the beets and carrots into strips. Mix the chopped ingredients and add crushed garlic.
2. Now it's time to prepare the marinade. Place a pot of water on the stove, add sugar, salt, sunflower oil, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and then pour the marinade into the bowl with the vegetables.

You need to marinate it for about a day. After that, the dish will be ready.

With beets

This pickle is distinguished not only by its excellent taste but also by its unique color. Pickling this cabbage is very easy.

Prepare all the necessary products in advance:

• cabbage – 1 pc.;
• beetroot – 200 grams;
• garlic – 2 cloves;
• salt – 2 tablespoons;
• sugar – 150 g;
• water – 1 liter;
• vinegar – 150 milliliters;
• vegetable oil – 150 ml;
• bay leaf – 2 pcs.

Now, chop the cabbage and place it in the prepared enamel bowl. Cut the cabbage into petals. Cut the beets in any order you like. Crush the garlic and add it to the vegetables.

It's time to make the marinade. Add sugar to water, salt and vinegar, mix thoroughly, and heat. Pack everything into containers and pour the marinade over it. Now it's time to add the spices and oil, and then you can seal the jars with lids. The salad is ready to eat.

With hot oil

This recipe with hot oil will impress those who enjoy interesting taste experiments.

For cooking you will need:

• cabbage – 0.5-1 kg;
• carrots – 200-300 g;
• garlic – 2 cloves;
• onion – 1 pc.;
• onion – 1 piece;
• vinegar - 1 tbsp. spoon;
• sugar – 1 tbsp;
• salt – 1⁄2 tbsp;
• ground red and black pepper – 1⁄2 teaspoon;
• coriander seeds – 1.5 tablespoons.

The cooking method is simple. Chop all the vegetables using your preferred method. Mash the cabbage with salt, and fry the onions in butter. Drain the remaining oil from the pan separately.

Once all the vegetables are combined, add the oil and drizzle with vinegar. Mix thoroughly. Then sprinkle the dish with pepper, coriander, and sugar. Let it sit for 2 hours in a cool place.

With cucumbers

Preparing a vitamin-rich and healthy dish doesn't require a lot of time or money. Just prepare the ingredients.

Take:

• cabbage – 250 grams;
• carrots – 1 piece;
• cucumber – 2 pcs.;

For a fragrant dressing you will need:

• vegetable oil – 50-60 ml;
• special seasoning for Korean carrots – 2 tablespoons;
• soy sauce – 1⁄2 teaspoon;
• vinegar – 1 tbsp;
• garlic – 3 cloves;
• green onions – 3 pcs.;
• ground pepper and salt.

Peel the cabbage and remove the outer leaves. Cut into strips with a sharp knife and place in a bowl. Wash the carrots and grate them into strips. Wash the cucumbers and grate them into strips. Squeeze the cucumber juice and add to the vegetables. Mix everything thoroughly and begin preparing the dressing.

Pour the desired amount of vegetable oil, soy sauce, and vinegar into a bowl. Add the Korean carrot seasoning, pepper mix, salt, garlic, and green onion. You can skip the dressing and buy it at the store. It all depends on your preference and taste.

But if you want something natural, without chemical additives, cook it yourself, because it’s so simple.

Add the dressing to the prepared ingredients and mix, leave for an hour in a cool place.

It's best to stir the mixture occasionally. However, you can press it down to ensure the salad is fully infused with the spices and dressing. After this, the salad is ready to eat. It can be stored in the refrigerator, covered.

White cabbage can be substituted with Chinese cabbage. It contains all the necessary beneficial microelements and vitamins, as well as essential fiber.