Kimchee Korean Vegetable Pickle Recipe

Spice up your life with this fiery Kimchee Korean Vegetable Pickle! This vibrant recipe combines crunchy carrots, celery cabbage (or bok choy!), cauliflower, and a secret blend of spices for a deliciously spicy-hot kick. Perfect as a side dish or a flavorful addition to your favorite meals. Ready in under 30 minutes (plus chilling time!).

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 32.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kimchee Korean Vegetable Pickle

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How to Make Kimchee Korean Vegetable Pickle

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 cup chopped celery cabbage (or bok choy), and 1 cup cauliflower florets.
  2. Sprinkle the vegetables generously with 2 teaspoons of salt.
  3. Gently toss to ensure all vegetables are evenly coated with salt.
  4. Let the mixture stand for 20 minutes to allow the vegetables to release their moisture.
  5. Rinse the vegetables thoroughly under cold water and drain well in a colander.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger.
  7. Add the drained vegetables to the bowl with the sauce and toss gently to combine.
  8. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 48 hours, or up to 4 days, to allow the flavors to meld.
  9. Enjoy your homemade Kimchee Korean Vegetable Pickle! Serve chilled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

130 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g