Baek Kimchi (White Kimchi)

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Homemade baek kimchi (white kimchi), a Korean staple, is easy to make at home using napa cabbage, daikon radish, garlic, and vinegar.

Submitted by Ann Lee
Updated on January 1, 2025
Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 day 4 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
1 day 4 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 head napa cabbage

  • 3 tablespoons salt

  • water to cover

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup thinly grated white (daikon) radish

  • 2 green onions, sliced diagonally into thin strips

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 slices fresh ginger

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

  • 3 pinches dried Korean red pepper threads

Directions

  1. Cut cabbage lengthwise into quarters, keeping the leaves attached to the core. Rinse cabbage with cold water and liberally sprinkle 3 tablespoons salt between the leaves. Place cabbage in a large bowl and add just enough water to cover. Set aside until leaves are soft, 4 to 5 hours.

  2. Rinse the salted cabbage 3 or 4 times with cold water and drain in a colander for about 20 minutes.

  3. Combine 1 cup water, radish, green onions, garlic, ginger, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, vinegar, and red pepper threads in a bowl. Sprinkle radish mixture between all the cabbage leaves except for the large outer leaf of each quarter. Reserve the liquid from the radish mixture.

  4. Peel back the large outer leaf of each quarter, without removing it from the core, and fold the inner leaves in half. Wrap the outer leaf around the inner leaves and pack the cabbage quarters into a clean 1/2-gallon jar; pour in the reserved liquid from radish mixture. Seal jars and let sit at room temperature for 1 day. Slice the wrapped cabbage quarters into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salt. The actual amount of salt consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

27 Calories
0g Fat
6g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 27
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 2343mg 102%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 327mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.