Citrus-Infused Kimchi with Lemongrass 🌶️🍋

 New Kimchi Recipe: Citrus-Infused Kimchi with Lemongrass 🌶️🍋

1. Ingredients:

   

   • 1 medium Napa cabbage (about 2 lbs)

   • 1 large carrot, julienned

   • 5 green onions, chopped into 2-inch pieces

   • 1 small daikon radish, julienned

   • 1 tbsp salt (for salting cabbage)

   • 1 tbsp sugar

   • For the kimchi paste:

     • 4 garlic cloves, minced
     • 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
     • 2 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped (only the tender inner part)
     • Zest of 1 lemon
     • 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
     • 2 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce (for a vegetarian option)
     • 1 tbsp shrimp paste (optional)
     • 1 tbsp rice flour (for thickening)
     • 1 cup water
     • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for a hint of sweetness)

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   Instructions:

   1. Prepare the cabbage:

      • Slice the Napa cabbage lengthwise into quarters and remove the core. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
      • Toss the cabbage with salt and let it sit in a large bowl for 1-2 hours, turning occasionally. Rinse and drain well.

   2. Make the rice paste:

      • In a small pot, whisk rice flour with water and heat over low heat until it thickens. Let it cool.

   3. Prepare the kimchi paste:

      • In a large bowl, combine garlic, ginger, lemongrass, lemon zest, gochugaru, fish sauce, shrimp paste (if using), honey, and cooled rice paste. Mix well into a thick paste.

   4. Combine everything:

      • Add the cabbage, carrots, daikon, and green onions to the paste. Use gloves to mix and coat everything thoroughly.

   5. Pack and ferment:

      • Pack the kimchi tightly into a clean, airtight jar, pressing down to remove air pockets. Leave a little space at the top.
      • Seal and let it ferment at room temperature for 1-3 days, depending on desired tanginess. Transfer to the fridge once it reaches your preferred flavor.

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   Serving Suggestions:

   • Serve as a side dish, in fried rice, or with ramen.
   • Try topping burgers or tacos with this citrusy, fragrant kimchi!

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