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Ingredients
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½ cup coarse salt
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1 napa cabbage, cut into chunks
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2 jujube (Chinese dates), or more to taste (Optional)
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5 ½ cups water, divided
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3 tablespoons salted fermented shrimp (saewujeot)
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2 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
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6 cloves garlic, sliced
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2 tablespoons sliced fresh ginger
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½ Korean radish, cut into matchsticks
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5 chestnuts, cut into thin strips
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½ pear, cut into matchsticks
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2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
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1 red chile pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, or more to taste
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1 green chile pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, or more to taste
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4 teaspoons brown sugar
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2 teaspoons salt
Directions
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Dissolve 1/2 cup coarse salt in a large bowl of water. Submerge cabbage in the salted water and let soak, 12 to 24 hours. Drain. Rinse well and drain, squeezing out excess water.
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Soak jujube in a small bowl of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, pit, and cut into thin slices.
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Combine 1/2 cup water, salted shrimp, scallions, garlic, and ginger in a food processor; puree until smooth.
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Pour puree into a large bowl; add jujube, radish, chestnuts, pear, carrots, red chile pepper, green chile pepper, brown sugar, and 2 teaspoon salt. Stir in remaining 5 cups water. Mix in cabbage until well coated.
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Pack cabbage mixture into an airtight jar. Pour in any liquid left in the bowl.
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Seal and let sit at room temperature until starting to ferment, 1 to 2 days. Transfer to the refrigerator.
Cook's Notes:
Substitute apple for the pear if desired.
Substitute dates for the jujube if preferred.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salt. The actual amount of salt consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
52 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 52 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
Sodium 4201mg | 183% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 2g | 4% |
Vitamin C 33mg | 36% |
Calcium 50mg | 4% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 246mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.