Korean Comfort in a Jar: My Family’s Secret Kimchee Recipe

🔥 Killa Kimchee Recipe 🔥

You’ll never buy store-bought again! Introducing **the secret brining technique everyone’s raving about**—straight from my family’s kitchen. Packed with **gut-healing** probiotics, this **shelf-stable** kimchee is both nostalgic and unbelievably easy.

🌟 Why It’s Amazing 🌟

- ✅ **Nutrient-Packed**: Loaded with vitamins A, C, and friendly bacteria for a healthy gut. - 🔥 **Cost-Saving**: Use up extra veggies and skip expensive pre-made jars. - 💡 **Versatile**: Add it to fried rice, soups, or even grilled cheese sandwiches. - ✅ **Trend-Worthy**: Fermented foods are all the rage—stay ahead of the curve!

📝 Ingredients 📝

• 1 large head Napa cabbage (about 2 lbs), chopped
• ¼ cup sea salt (coarse)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons Korean chili flakes (Gochugaru) — adjust to taste
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (optional for extra umami)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (or sweetener of choice)
• (Optional) 1 cup thinly sliced radishes or carrots for extra crunch
  
  

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions 🔪

1. **Brine**: Place chopped cabbage in a large bowl and massage with salt. Cover with water and let sit for 2 hours. 

(💡 *Pro Tip*: Ensure the cabbage is fully submerged—this is the secret to great texture!) 

2. **Rinse & Drain**: Rinse cabbage thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt. Gently squeeze out any extra moisture. 

3. **Mix**: In a separate bowl, combine garlic, ginger, chili flakes, fish sauce, and sugar. Stir into the cabbage until fully coated. 

4. **Pack**: Spoon kimchee into a clean jar, pressing down firmly to remove air pockets. Leave about 1 inch of space at the top. 

5. **Ferment**: Seal the jar loosely and place on the counter for 1-3 days. (💡 *Pro Tip*: Taste daily—if it’s too sour, move it to the fridge to slow fermentation.)

📦 Storage & Use Ideas 📦

- Find new, exciting ways to reuse Mason jars & reCAP - Including Fementing! Free USA shipping on orders over $30.

Store in the refrigerator once you reach your desired tartness—**it keeps for weeks**. - Stir a spoonful into soups or stews for an instant flavor boost. - Pack in small jars and share as a homemade gift with friends.

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