Did you know that Kimchi is considered one of the healthiest foods on the planet? With its balanced sour, salty, and spicy flavour Kimchi can be used in everything from soups, Japanese pancakes, topping on pizza and burgers, added to scrambled eggs, baked potato topping. Or simply as a side on its own, added to rice or paired with a stir fry. In short, Kimchi is a Korean delicacy made from fermented cabbage, spices and seasonings, and actually is the national dish of Korea. Health benefits reported from Kimchi include improved cardiovascular health and a improved digestive system. So why not try some Kimchi? Not only is it good for you but it tastes great too.
Ingredients
- 1 head napa cabbage (Chinese lettuce)
- 1/4 cup sea salt
- Filtered water
- 1 tablespoon garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons gochugaru*
- 4 spring onions/scallions
* Gochugaru is a Korean red chili pepper that is dried and ground into a coarse powder. Gochugaru can be purchased from many Asian supermarkets. Aleppo pepper, chile de arbol can be substituted if needed.