Kimchi

From Beth Ingham’s workshop put on by Northeast Organic Farming Association on Simple Lactofermentation 9/8/2012

Yield: 1 quart

Ingredients:

• 1 head of Chinese or Napa cabbage, about 1 1/2 lbs, cut into slices about 1/4-1/2″ wide.
• 6 large scallions, sliced in half lengthwise and cut into 1-2 inch lengths
• 1 c. grated peeled carrots
• 1/2 c. daikon, match stick cut (optional)
• 1 T. grated ginger
• 3 large cloves of garlic pressed through a garlic press
• 1 Hungarian hot pepper, chopped fine
• 1/2 t. dried chile flakes or 1 fresh cayenne pepper very finely chopped
• 1 T. Celtic sea salt
• 4 T. whey

Preparation:

1. Place vegetables into a large container with salt and whey. Mix with hands.
2. Cover with a plate and weight down, cover with a towel, place in a cool area of the kitchen, let sit for 8-10 hours.
3. Remove from container and place in quart jar, tamping down with a wood tamper. Cover jar hand tight. Let sit for 3 days then move to 40-50 degree basement or refrigerator. It will keep for at least a year.