Salting or pickling cabbage are so traditional for Russian life that it is difficult to imagine a feast in Russia without this dish, especially in the autumn-winter season. But in recent decades, the cuisines of other nations have also begun to be actively introduced into our lives. And fans of Korean cuisine have the opportunity to not only salting cabbage in Korean, but also to cook other exotic dishes of this people associated with such a close-minded vegetable with their own hands. This article presents some of the most interesting Korean-style cabbage pickling recipes that will especially appeal to thrill-seekers.
The easiest Korean salted cabbage recipe
In Korea itself, there are many recipes for salting cabbage, each province brings its own flavor either to the process of making this dish, or to its composition. But the simplest and most versatile recipe, according to which a tasty and juicy appetizer can be prepared in just a few hours, is the following option.
But in the conditions of Russia, it is not so important what kind of cabbage you salt. You can try to cook both white cabbage and Chinese cabbage according to this recipe - both options will turn out to be equally rich and tasty. Moreover, if you like to experiment, then it is quite possible to try to salt in this way. redhead and even cauliflower.
If you take one medium head of cabbage, weighing about 2 kg, then you will need another 3-4 carrots and 2 heads of garlic. Please note that there should be quite a lot of garlic.
To make Korean-style cabbage pickle, look for:
- half a teaspoon of hot ground red pepper;
- 3.5 tablespoons of salt;
- 1 cup of sugar;
- 1 tablespoon of 9% vinegar;
- 3-4 leaves of lavrushka;
- 1 cup vegetable oil.
In the next step, mix all these components, except for vinegar, with one liter of water and heat to a boil. When the mixture boils, you can add vinegar to it.
While the brine heats up, you can start processing vegetables. The head of cabbage is cut into several parts and chopped in any way convenient for you. The carrots are peeled and rubbed on a coarse grater.
The heads of garlic are divided into cloves and finely chopped using a special crusher. All vegetables must be thoroughly mixed and put in a bowl for salting. The dishes should be either glass, or enameled, or ceramic. Do not use metal and enameled dishes if the latter has chips.
When the brine with vinegar added to it boils again, immediately pour it over the vegetables. Leave to cool at room temperature. After cooling down, the finished snack can already be put on the table. Salted cabbage made according to this recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for about two weeks, unless, of course, it is eaten earlier.
Kimchi - delicious salting
This appetizer has become almost legendary for fans of Korean cuisine and spicy food lovers. In fact, kimchi is just a type of cabbage that grows in Korea and other countries of the East. But this name has become a household name for the name of an incredibly tasty and attractive cabbage salad, which can also be prepared for the winter.
In addition, this blank does not contain vinegar and therefore, unlike pickled cabbage, can be attractive to those who do not like and who are not shown vinegar.
What needs to be found and prepared to create this unique dish:
- Peking cabbage - about 1 kg;
- Garlic - 5-6 cloves;
- Salt - 3 tablespoons;
- Daikon - 150 grams;
- Bell peppers - 3-4 pieces;
- Fresh ginger - 1 slice or 1 teaspoon dry;
- Green onions - 50 grams;
- Hot pepper - 2-3 pieces or 2 teaspoons of dry ground pepper;
- Sugar - 1-2 teaspoons;
- Ground coriander - 1-2 teaspoons.
The cabbage is cleaned of dirt and a few outer leaves. Then the head of cabbage is cut into 4 pieces. Prepare the brine separately, for which 150 grams of salt (or 5 level tablespoons) dissolve in two liters of water.
Pieces of head of cabbage are placed in a deep container and filled with brine, so that it covers the whole cabbage. A plate is placed on top and oppression is placed. After 5-6 hours of salting, it is better to mix the cabbage pieces so that the lower parts are on top. Put the oppression back on and keep in this form for another 6-8 hours. After that, the cabbage can be lightly rinsed under running cold water.
The video below shows in detail the entire process of making cabbage using this recipe.
While the cabbage chunks are salting, prepare the rest of the salad ingredients. They can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator so that they can be used immediately after removing the Chinese cabbage from the brine.
- So, the daikon is peeled and cut into thin long slices. If desired, it can also be chopped with a Korean carrot grater.
- Both types of peppers are peeled from the seed chambers and cut into strips, and then minced with a blender to a puree state.
- The garlic is crushed using a special crusher or simply chopped finely with a knife.
- Green onions are also cut into small strips.
- If fresh ginger is used, then it is also chopped with a sharp knife or in another way convenient for you.
In the next step, all the ingredients need to be mixed together in a deep bowl, add about a teaspoon of salt, sugar and ground coriander according to the recipe.
After you mix everything thoroughly, it is advisable to let the mixture brew for at least an hour before using it to combine with salted cabbage.
Now the fun begins: you need to take one quarter of salted cabbage and grease each cabbage leaf successively on both sides with the prepared spicy mixture. This should be done with every piece of Chinese cabbage. Then the oiled cabbage leaves are tamped tightly into a jar or any other ceramic or glass container. There is no longer a need for cargo at this stage.
Fermentation can take anywhere from two to five days, depending on the temperature in the room.
Cooked Korean style salted cabbage should be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. But if you want to keep it for the winter, then you need to put it in sterilized jars and additionally sterilize it for at least 10 minutes, depending on the size of the jars.
Even if you are not a fan of Korean food, try making kale like Korean. She will definitely bring variety to your menu and give some exotic flavor to your meal.
