Kimchi

Kimchi is a gut superfood which nurtures good bacteria in your gut. It also:
– May help digestion + reduce bloating
– Packed with probiotics ? supports gut health
– Rich in vitamins A, B & C
– Anti-inflammatory + immune-supporting
Ingredients
- 1 large napa cabbage (wombok), cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup sea salt
- 4 cups water
Paste: - 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2–3 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) – adjust heat
- 2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan)
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 3 spring onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Salt the cabbage
- Dissolve salt in water. Soak cabbage for 2–4 hours, turning occasionally. Rinse well and drain
- 2. Make the paste
- Mix ginger, garlic, sugar, chili flakes, fish sauce. Add carrot + spring onions
- 3. Combine
- Massage paste into cabbage (use gloves!)
- 4. Pack & ferment
- Pack tightly into a jar (leave some space at top). Leave at room temp for 1–3 days. Then refrigerate
Tips - The longer it ferments, the tangier it gets
- Open the jar daily to release gas (important!)
- Tastes even better after a week
