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Vegan Kimchi – Plain and Simple

Print Recipe
kimchi
Prep Time 15 minutes
Passive time 1 day

Equipment

  • Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 large head nappa cabbage remove the hard end cut in half lengthwise, and cut into 2 inch lengths
  • 1 medium daikon root sliced thinly
  • 4 medium carrots in matchsticks or cut on the diagonal
  • 1 bunch scallions cut into thirds
  • 1/4 cup sea salt
  • 2-4 TBS fresh ginger root grated
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Place the cut nappa cabbage into a bowl and sprinkle well with the sea salt.
  • Mix well with your hands until the leaves are well coated – this just takes about 30 seconds.
  • Let sit in the bowl for 2 hours, then place in a colander and rinse well to remove the salt.
  • Return the nappa cabbage to the now rinsed out bowl and add the remaining ingredients.
  • Refrigerate and start to eat after 24 more hours in the fridge.

Notes

Servings: 10 or more