Thursday, December 10, 2009

Shang Kimchi (Summer, or Raw, Kimchi)


RECIPE

You can buy kimchi from an Asian market or make your own. Most kimchi is fermented for days or weeks to develop a pungent flavor. Although this recipe skips the fermentation step, it tastes authentic.

Yield
4 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup)

Ingredients
14 cups coarsely chopped napa cabbage (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 1/2 tablespoons sambal oelek or Thai chile paste
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

Preparation
Place cabbage and salt in a large bowl, tossing gently to combine. Weigh down cabbage with another bowl. Let stand at room temperature 3 hours, tossing occasionally. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain and squeeze dry.

Combine cabbage, sesame seeds, and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information
Calories:19 (47% from fat)
Fat:1g (sat 0.2g,mono 0.4g,poly 0.4g)
Protein:0.9g
Carbohydrate:2.5g
Fiber:1.9g
Cholesterol:0.0mg
Iron:0.3mg
Sodium:302mg
Calcium:51mg

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