Grilled Kimchi
This beautiful grilled kimchi recipe takes the classic Korean side to a new level. Seared over high heat, the kimchi caramelizes and turns into the perfect barbecue side or sandwich filling.
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Fermenting2 days d
Total Time2 days d 10 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Servings: 4
Calories: 57kcal
- ½ cup kochukaru
- 2 tsp sauejeot
- 1 napa cabbage
- 8 oz daikon radish
- ½ cup kosher salt
- 4 medium scallions ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch-long pieces
- ¼ cup fish sauce
- ¼ cup minced ginger
- 1 tbsp of minced garlic cloves
- 1½ tsp granulated sugar
To make the kimchi from scratch
Cut cabbage into 2-inch long pieces and place in a large bowl
Sprinkle with salt and toss until the cabbage is evenly coated
Add enough cold water to just about submerge cabbage
Cover with plastic wrap and leave to sit at room temperature for somewhere between 12 and 24 hours
Drain cabbage in a colander and rinse with cold water
Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine
Add the cabbage and toss with your hands until evenly combined
Pack the mixture tightly into a clean 2-liter glass jar with a tightfitting lid, and seal the jar shut
Let sit in a cool, dark place for 24 hours. Open the jar to let the gases escape, then reseal and refrigerate at least 48 hours before eating
To grill the kimchi
Heat grill to high. Drain or squeeze he kimchi leaves of any excess liquid
Place each kimchi leaf on grill spaced out. You may need to do this in batches in order to accommodate all the leaves.
Grill each leaf until you have achieved sear marks on one side of the leaf.
Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 15317mg | Potassium: 709mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 717IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 1mg