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Quick Spicy Napa Cabbage Kimchi

Name: Quick Spicy Napa Cabbage Kimchi
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1.5 kg napa cabbage; 3 tbsp coarse sea salt; 4 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes); 2 tbsp gochujang (optional for depth); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 4 stalks green onion, sliced

Prep 30 min Cook 0 min Difficulty 3/5

Spicy napa cabbage kimchi with gochugaru, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce. Quick mix, ferment, and enjoy.

Ingredients

1.5 kg napa cabbage
3 tbsp coarse sea salt
4 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
2 tbsp gochujang (optional for depth)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
4 stalks green onion, sliced

Instructions

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A quick napa cabbage kimchi with a bold, spicy kick and simple ingredients. Confidently mix, ferment, and enjoy.

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How do I prep the napa cabbage? Soak the cabbage in salted water for about 1–2 hours, rinse, then drain before mixing with the paste.

What’s the basic kimchi seasoning method? Mix paste ingredients (gochugaru, gochujang if using, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, sugar) and coat cabbage with the sauce. Pack tightly and ferment 1–3 days at room temp or longer in the fridge for mellower heat.

How long will it last? Keep it refrigerated after fermentation; flavors deepen over days. Use within 2–3 weeks for best texture.