Kimchi: how to make a delicious Korean appetizer at home without spending a lot of money

Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish of fermented vegetables. The basis of this appetizer is Chinese cabbage.

A food blogger with the nickname evgeniakarpa shared how to make kimchi at home on Instagram. As a result, you will get the perfect Korean appetizer without much effort and large financial costs.

Ingredients:

• Chinese cabbage - 4-5 pieces
• Salt - 2 tbsp
• Sugar - 2 tbsp
• Grated carrots - 100 gr.
• Grated daikon radish - 100 gr.
• Green onions - 100 gr.

Ingredients for hot sauce:

• Garlic - 50 gr.
• Fresh ginger - 50 gr.
• Dry chili - 50 gr.
• Anchovies - 20 gr.
• Dried shrimps - 2-3 pcs.
• Soy sauce - 50 ml.
• Water - 50 ml.
• Rice flour - 2 tbsp.

Method of preparation:

1. Cut the Chinese cabbage in half.

2. Mix sugar with salt. Pour well over the cabbage.

3. Put in a jar, cover with foil, and leave at room temperature for 1-2 days.

4. Rinse the cabbage well and squeeze out excess liquid.

5. Mix all the ingredients for the sauce and beat until smooth.

6. Mix the cabbage with the sauce and leave for another day at room temperature.