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grilled kimchi recipe
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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
Fermenting2 days
Total Time2 days 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Servings: 4
Calories: 57kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 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
  • tsp granulated sugar

Instructions

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.

Nutrition

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