Name: Kim Chee
Ingredients: 3 pound cabbage (bok choy or napa); 6 TBSP non-iodized salt; 6 scallions; 4 cloves garlic; 3 TBSP red pepper flakes or ground chili peppers; 3 slices ginger

Kim Chee

Ingredients

3 pounds cabbage (bok choy or napa)
6 TBSP non-iodized salt
6 scallions
4 cloves garlic
3 TBSP red pepper flakes or ground chili peppers
3 slices ginger

Instructions

Wash the cabbage and cut into 1 inch pieces. Sprinkle with 4 TBSP of the salt. Mix well and allow to stand for 30 minutes. Cut the scallions into 1-1/2 inch lengths and shred lengthwise. Chop the garlic and ginger. After the 30 minutes wash the cabbage in cold water. Place it and all ingredients into a jar together with remaining 2 TBSP of salt. Add enough water to cover and let stand at room temperature for two to five days. The Kim Chee will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.