Description
A delightful and easy-to-make side dish that elevates any meal with a tangy flavor and crispy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bunches of fresh green onions
- 1/2 cup Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion or green onion for extra flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Onions: Start by trimming the roots and any wilted parts of the green onions. Cut them into approximately 4-inch lengths for easy handling.
- Brine the Green Onions: Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl of water. Submerge the green onions in the brine for around 30 minutes.
- Rinse and Drain: After brining, rinse the green onions under cold water to remove any excess salt. Drain thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Prepare the Kimchi Paste: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Korean red pepper flakes, fish sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, sugar, sesame oil, and the optional chopped onion or green onion.
- Coat the Green Onions: Gently toss the drained green onions in the kimchi paste, ensuring every piece is well-coated.
- Pack in a Jar: Transfer the coated green onions into a clean glass jar, pressing down to eliminate air pockets.
- Fermentation: Leave the jar at room temperature for about 1-2 days, allowing the kimchi to ferment. Check daily and press down with a clean spoon to keep the green onions submerged.
- Refrigerate: Once it reaches your desired tanginess, move the jar to the refrigerator to slow down fermentation.
- Serve: Enjoy your homemade Green Onion Kimchi alongside rice, noodles, or as a vibrant addition to various Korean dishes.
Notes
Keep sealed in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to a month. Always use a clean utensil to avoid introducing bacteria.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg