Hot Korean Pickle
Ingredients
- 2 pound Napa cabbage-quartered and sliced into 1-1/2" pieces
- 1/4 cup Kosher salt
- 5 scallions, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1-2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic
- 3/4 tsp sugar
- 6 Tbsp red pepper flakes {or more to taste}
- 1 Tbsp salt
Instructions
Put cabbage in a large bowl and add Kosher salt. Toss so cabbage is coated evenly. Let stand for 30 to 60 minutes, tossing a few times during that period. Rinse in cold water and drain.Toss with remaining ingredients and pack into a large crock or covered pottery casserole. Add water to cover {about 3 cups}. Allow to sit on the counter for 2 to 5 days, then refrigerate, covered in the crock or individual glass jars. NOTE: to make milder decrease red pepper to your taste.