Vegetarian kimchi (Chaesik-kimchi)

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This is a delicious and highly requested recipe for vegetarian and vegan kimchi, made in a small batch. Instead of traditional fish sauce, it uses a savory homemade vegetable stock to create a deep and satisfying flavor. It's fresh, crunchy, and perfect for both vegetarians and anyone looking for a change.

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Cooking Time
Approximately 2.5 hours (including 2 hours of salting time)
Difficulty
medium
Servings
Makes about 1/2 gallon

🍳 Cooking Flow

Cut and salt the napa cabbage for 2 hours, tossing every 30 minutes. → Prepare the kimchi paste: make a glutinous rice porridge, let it cool, then blend it with onion, garlic, ginger, vegetable stock, salt, and sugar. Mix the blended base with hot pepper flakes. → Julienne and chop the radish, carrot, green onions, and Asian chives. → Thoroughly rinse and drain the salted cabbage to remove excess salt and water. → In a large bowl, combine the drained cabbage, prepared vegetables, and kimchi paste. Mix everything thoroughly and pack into an airtight container.

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Ingredients List

Napa cabbage:3 pounds
Water:1 cup (for salting)
Salt:6 Tablespoons (for salting)
Glutinous rice flour:2 Tablespoons
Vegetable stock:1 cup + 1/3 cup
Sugar:1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon
Korean radish:6 ounces (about 1 cup julienned)
Green onions:6
Asian chives (buchu):3 ounces (optional)
Carrot:1/4 cup, julienned
Garlic:9 cloves
Onion:1 medium
Ginger:1 teaspoon, peeled
Salt (for paste):3 Tablespoons
Gochugaru (Korean hot pepper flakes):1 cup (or 1/2 cup for milder taste)
Toasted sesame seeds:for garnish

Important Notes

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This recipe is fully vegetarian and vegan, using a savory vegetable stock for a deep umami flavor without any fish products.

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You can adjust the amount of gochugaru (hot pepper flakes) to control the spiciness. Use 1/2 cup for a milder kimchi.

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For faster fermentation, leave the kimchi at room temperature for 1-2 days before refrigerating. It will be well-fermented in about 2 weeks in the fridge.

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Store any unused hot pepper flakes in the freezer to maintain their color and freshness.

📺Channel:Maangchi
👀Views:7,500,681
👍Likes:214,629
📅Published:11/2/2019

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