Follow these steps for perfect results
Chinese cabbage
cut into pieces
Daikon
julienned
Carrots
julienned
Chinese chives
cut into 3 cm pieces
Red chili peppers (coarsely ground)
coarsely ground
Red chili peppers (finely ground)
finely ground
Apples
diced
Garlic
minced
Ginger
grated
Honey
Sugar
Cut kombu
White sesame seeds
Dashi stock granules
Salt
Water
Salt-fermented shrimp paste
Let the cabbage rest in a dark place for about half a day to wilt slightly.
Cut the cabbage into 6 to 8 pieces.
Sprinkle salt on the cabbage cores.
Fill a barrel with the salted cabbage pieces.
Cover with about 1.5 times the weight of the cabbage in salt.
Let the cabbage sit overnight to draw out liquid.
Take out the cabbage and rinse well with water.
Squeeze out the excess liquid piece by piece and let sit.
Squeeze out the liquid again from the core to the leaves.
Finely julienne the daikon and carrots.
Cut the chives into 3 cm pieces.
Bring 1.4 liter of water to a boil and add the dashi granules.
Let the dashi broth cool.
Add the apples, garlic, and grated ginger to the cooled dashi broth.
Add the red chili peppers (coarsely and finely ground) and shrimp paste.
Mix well and let sit for about 30 minutes to develop the flavors.
Add the julienned daikon, carrots, and chives to the sauce and mix together.
The yangnyeom sauce is now ready.
Take the cabbage pieces and smear the yangnyeom sauce between each leaf.
Arrange the cabbage pieces in a container.
Cover with plastic wrap to seal off air.
Store in the refrigerator.
Ready to eat in 3 days or more, depending on your preference.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your preferred spice level.
Use high-quality gochugaru (Korean chili powder) for the best flavor.
Make sure all utensils and containers are clean to prevent unwanted bacteria growth during fermentation.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Yes, requires fermentation time
Serve in a small bowl as a side dish.
Serve as a side dish with Korean BBQ.
Enjoy with rice and soup.
Refreshing and compliments the spice
Discover the story behind this recipe
National dish of Korea, symbolizes family and tradition.
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