Quick Kimchi

Ingredients for Quick Kimchi

• 1 (3-pound) head Napa cabbage

• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic

• 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger

• 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce

• 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar

• 1 bunch spring onions, chopped (140g )

• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted and crushed with side of heavy knife

• 2 to 3 tablespoons coarse Korean hot red-pepper flakes

• 1/2 (1-pound) Asian pear

How to make Quick Kimchi

Quarter cabbage lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2-to 3-inch pieces. Toss with 3 tablespoons salt in a large bowl and let stand, tossing occasionally, 2 hours.

Rinse cabbage well, then drain. Squeeze out excess water with your hands and transfer to a large bowl.

Purée garlic and ginger with fish sauce and vinegar in a blender until smooth, then pour over cabbage. Add spring onions, sesame seeds, and red-pepper flakes and toss to coat.

Peel pear, then grate on large holes of a box grater (avoid core and seeds). Add to cabbage mixture and toss well. Marinate at least 1 hour.

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