Vegetarian Kimchi

A vegetarian kimchi with fresh persimmon which sweetens this classic spicy Korean side dish of napa cabbage, onion, ginger, radish, and garlic.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 6 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 6 cloves garlic
• 3 green onions, minced
• cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
• 1 ripe persimmon, chopped
• 1 head napa cabbage, chopped
• 1 small white onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 small radish, shredded
• 0.25 cup salt, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse cabbage well. Put cabbage in a bowl and sprinkle liberally with salt, tossing to mix. Set aside for 1 hour.

Step 2

Mix more salt into cabbage and set aside for another hour.

Step 3

Wash and drain cabbage. Combine onion, garlic, and ginger in a blender with water. Blend on high speed until smooth.

Step 4

Stir together rinsed drained cabbage, garlic-ginger mixture, minced green onions, persimmon, cucumber, radish, and cayenne pepper, and mix well.

Step 5

Transfer mixture into airtight containers and refrigerate for 3 days before serving.