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Benefits of Korean Cabbage Kimchi and How to Make It Deliciously이모저모 2024. 11. 24. 14:09반응형
Cabbage kimchi is an essential food that cannot be missed on the Korean table. It is loved all over the world for its refreshing and spicy taste as well as its various health benefits. Let's learn more about the benefits of cabbage kimchi and how to make it deliciously.
Amazing benefits of cabbage kimchi
Improved intestinal health: The lactic acid bacteria abundant in kimchi help digestion and improve intestinal health by increasing the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestines. It is also effective in preventing constipation.
Strengthening immunity: The various vitamins and minerals contained in kimchi strengthen the immune system and increase resistance to diseases.
Antioxidant effect: The antioxidant components in kimchi remove active oxygen, preventing aging and also helping prevent cancer.
Blood pressure control: It is rich in potassium, which helps control blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular disease.
Promotes digestion: Capsaicin, a spicy component in kimchi, promotes digestion and stimulates appetite. How to make delicious cabbage kimchi반응형Ingredients
Cabbage: 1 bunch
Radish: 1/2
Green onion: A handful
Garlic: 1 cup
Ginger: 50g
Shrimp paste: 1 cup
Fish sauce: 1/2 cup
Red pepper powder: To taste
Salt: Appropriate amount
Sweet rice paste: 2 tbsp. glutinous rice powder, 1 cup water
How to make
Pickling cabbage: Cut the cabbage in half, soak in salt water, and sprinkle salt evenly between the white parts of the leaves.
Preparing the vegetables: Clean the radish, green onion, garlic, and ginger, and cut the radish and green onion into bite-size pieces.
Preparing the seasoning: Add garlic, ginger, shrimp paste, fish sauce, and red pepper powder to a blender and grind until fine. Add the sliced radish, green onion, and sweet rice paste and mix.
Mixing: Wash the pickled cabbage in running water, drain, and spread the seasoning on the pickled cabbage. Ripening: Place in a kimchi container and ripen for 2-3 days in a cool place, then refrigerate.
Tips for making delicious pickles
Choosing cabbage: Select cabbage with yellow, firm insides and fresh outer leaves.
Appropriate salting: If you salt the cabbage too much when pickling, it will taste salty, and if it is too bland, the kimchi will taste bland.
Ratio of seasoning: You can adjust the spiciness by adjusting the amount of red pepper powder according to your personal taste.
Ripening temperature: The appropriate temperature for ripening kimchi is 10-15℃, and ripening may proceed slowly at too low a temperature.
Precautions
Hygiene: When making kimchi, you must pay attention to hygiene to prevent food poisoning.
Storage: Kimchi should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Personal taste: The above recipe is a basic method, and you can make your own kimchi by adding various ingredients and seasonings according to your personal taste.
Since kimchi is a fermented food, the taste may change or spoil if stored for too long. Cabbage kimchi is not just a simple food, but a precious food that contains the emotions and culture of Koreans. If you make kimchi at home and eat it, you can enjoy a healthier and tastier meal.반응형