White Kimchi
Ingredients
3 heads celery cabbage (Chinese cabbage)
1 Korean radish, cut into thin julienne
bn Korean watercress, cut into 1-½" lengths
3 Green onions, cut into diagonal pieces
3 Garlic bulbs, peeled and cut into slivers
1 small Ginger root, peeled, cut into slivers
5 Chestnuts, peeled, cut into slivers
5 Dates, peeled, cut into slivers
2 Korean pears, cut into thin strips, reserving 1
Red pepper threads
3 cups Coarse salt
Preparation
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This white kimchi is much enjoyed in the northern part of Korea. The unique seasoning techniques employed-ginger and garlic strips are wrapped in a cheesecloth and the red pepper threads are used in place of red pepper powder-bring out the fresh delicate tase of a rich com- bination of the stuffing. Here, the juicy radishes and pears are mixed with aromatic vegetables such as Korean watercress and Indian mustard leaves as well as chestnuts, dates, and mushrooms. Rice or noodles mixed in its cold juice are a winter delight, and this kimchi goes nicely with any snack.
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PRELIMINARIES:1. Salting the Cabbage. Trim off the coarse outer leaves from the cabbage and save them; halve the cabbage heads lengthwise. Soak the cabbage sections and the removed outer leaves in a brine prepared with 3 cups of salt and 4 quarts (4 liters) of water for about 3 hours or until softened.
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Rinse with cold water and drain.
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PREPARATIONS:1. Cut the chestnuts and dates into slivers; out one pear into thin strips, reserving the other.
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Cut the softened mushrooms-the forest mushrooms and stone mushrooms- into narrow strips.
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Add the mushrooms and the remaining vegetables to the radish mixture.
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Tools
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Yield:
4.0 servings
Added:
Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 9:57am
