Kimchi
Recipe using a Fermenting Crock
Make
sure the Fermenting Crock and all tools are properly cleaned and sterilized
Recipe
submitted by a K&K Crock consumer
- 4
lbs cabbage - Grate, chop, slice or use SlawBoard
- 1
lb carrots and 1lb Daikon radishes - slice into thin, 1" lengths
- 2-3
Tablespoons of both garlic and ginger - finely chopped or grated
- 2-
4 scallions - slice into thin, 1" lengths
- 1-3
Tablespoons of Chinese Chili powder
- Mix
all of the above together in a bowl (Not the Crock)
- Add
mixture to Fermenting Crock as follows -
- Pack
2" of mixture into crock and sprinkle with one tablespoon of salt
- Firmly
pack down contents of crock with wooden tamper or fist
- Repeat
previous 2 steps until mixture is all in crock
- Insert
stones/weights and press down firmly on top of mixture
- Put
crock lid in place and fill the moat with water
- After
two days, remove the lid. Hopefully the
natural juices have covered the mixture and stones.
- If
stones slightly covered, your all set
- If
not, add a little salt to some water, boil it and let it cool to room
temperature. Once at room temperature
put some in the crock until the stones are slightly covered.
- Put
crock lid in place and fill the moat with water
- Keep
covered, make sure the moat is full of water and allow to ferment for 2-4 weeks at room temperature
- During
the 2-4 week period, sample the Kimchi for flavor. The flavor and crunch will change over time
- When
flavor is right, remove all contents, eat and or store. when satisfied
Experiment with ingredients and fermenting times
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