Butterbur Stem Kimchi
Kimchi Medium

Butterbur Stem Kimchi

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Total time
65 min
Level
Medium
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
9

About this dish

A kimchi of prepared butterbur stems coated with red chili powder and anchovy fish sauce seasoning.

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The stems' mild bitterness remains alongside the savory fermented seasoning.

Instructions

Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.

6 steps
  1. 1
    Season

    Peel the stems, boil them in salted water for 7 minutes, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes, and cut them into 5cm pieces.

  2. 2
    Heat

    Mix 10g of glutinous rice flour with 100ml of water, cook to make paste, and let it cool.

  3. 3
    Season

    In a bowl, mix the rice paste, red chili powder, anchovy fish sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sugar to make the seasoning.

  4. 4
    Season

    Cut the scallions into pieces similar in size to the butterbur stems and add them to the seasoning.

  5. 5
    Season

    Add the butterbur stems to the seasoning and mix thoroughly so they are evenly coated.

  6. 6
    Finish

    Pack the finished kimchi into an airtight container, let it ferment at room temperature for half a day, and store in the refrigerator.

Practical Cooking Checks

The cues that matter most while cooking.

Key technique
Spicy and bitter delicacy
Finish cue
Pack the finished kimchi into an airtight container, let it ferment at room temperature for half a day, and store in the refrigerator.

Cooking decision evidence

Calculated Charim data and applicable official food safety guidance.

This recipe

65min, 9 ingredients

Category median

33min, 8 ingredients

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Tips

Boiling the stems sufficiently removes the bitterness and ensures a tender yet crunchy texture.

Estimated nutrition (per serving)

Calories
50
kcal
Protein
2
g
Carbs
9
g
Fat
0
g