Fresh Whole Cabbage Kimchi
Quick answer
Crispy and refreshing whole cabbage kimchi made to be eaten fresh.
What makes this special
- Pogi-saeng-kimchi skips the salting step to deliver a sharper crunch than fermented versions.
- No salting step keeps the raw cabbage crunch far sharper than fermented kimchi
- Plum extract sweetener adds enzymatic depth without fermentation time
Key ingredients
Core cooking flow
- 1 Wash 1 napa cabbage well, especially between the outer leaves, then shake off excess water.
- 2 Drain the cabbage thoroughly so the seasoning does not become watery.
- 3 Make the seasoning paste by mixing 1 cup chili flakes, 1/2 cup anchovy fish...
Crispy and refreshing whole cabbage kimchi made to be eaten fresh.
Instructions
Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.
- 1Prep
Wash 1 napa cabbage well, especially between the outer leaves, then shake off excess water.
Trim the base shallowly so the leaves separate cleanly, and tear the leaves lengthwise into easy-to-eat strips.
- 2Season
Drain the cabbage thoroughly so the seasoning does not become watery.
If you want less moisture, sprinkle on a very small amount of salt, let it sit briefly, then squeeze only lightly to keep the crisp texture.
- 3Season
Make the seasoning paste by mixing 1 cup chili flakes, 1/2 cup anchovy fish sauce, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger, and 2 tablespoons plum extract until the flakes look evenly moistened.
- 4Season
Rinse 10 green onions and cut them into 4-5cm lengths.
If the white parts are thick, split them lengthwise so the seasoning can cling evenly without needing rough mixing later.
- 5Season
Put the cabbage and seasoning paste in a large bowl, then toss gently from the leafy ends first.
Stop once the red seasoning coats the surfaces evenly, because overmixing can bruise the cabbage and release water.
- 6Finish
Add the green onions and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, then toss once more with a light hand.
Taste a cabbage piece, adjust with fish sauce or salt only if needed, and serve immediately for the crispest bite.
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