Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
3 unit

Chinese cabbage

cut into pieces

0.33 unit

Daikon

julienned

2 unit

Carrots

julienned

1.5 bunch

Chinese chives

cut into 3 cm pieces

200 g

Red chili peppers (coarsely ground)

coarsely ground

100 g

Red chili peppers (finely ground)

finely ground

2 unit

Apples

diced

170 g

Garlic

minced

1 piece

Ginger

grated

100 ml

Honey

80 g

Sugar

1 packages

Cut kombu

3 tbsp

White sesame seeds

2 packages

Dashi stock granules

400 g

Salt

1.38 l

Water

400 g

Salt-fermented shrimp paste

Step 1
~63 min

Let the cabbage rest in a dark place for about half a day to wilt slightly.

Step 2
~63 min

Cut the cabbage into 6 to 8 pieces.

Step 3
~63 min

Sprinkle salt on the cabbage cores.

Step 4
~63 min

Fill a barrel with the salted cabbage pieces.

Step 5
~63 min

Cover with about 1.5 times the weight of the cabbage in salt.

Step 6
~63 min

Let the cabbage sit overnight to draw out liquid.

Step 7
~63 min

Take out the cabbage and rinse well with water.

Step 8
~63 min

Squeeze out the excess liquid piece by piece and let sit.

Step 9
~63 min

Squeeze out the liquid again from the core to the leaves.

Step 10
~63 min

Finely julienne the daikon and carrots.

Step 11
~63 min

Cut the chives into 3 cm pieces.

Step 12
~63 min

Bring 1.4 liter of water to a boil and add the dashi granules.

Step 13
~63 min

Let the dashi broth cool.

Step 14
~63 min

Add the apples, garlic, and grated ginger to the cooled dashi broth.

Step 15
~63 min

Add the red chili peppers (coarsely and finely ground) and shrimp paste.

Step 16
~63 min

Mix well and let sit for about 30 minutes to develop the flavors.

Step 17
~63 min

Add the julienned daikon, carrots, and chives to the sauce and mix together.

Step 18
~63 min

The yangnyeom sauce is now ready.

Step 19
~63 min

Take the cabbage pieces and smear the yangnyeom sauce between each leaf.

Step 20
~63 min

Arrange the cabbage pieces in a container.

Step 21
~63 min

Cover with plastic wrap to seal off air.

Step 22
~63 min

Store in the refrigerator.

Step 23
~63 min

Ready to eat in 3 days or more, depending on your preference.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Yes, requires fermentation time

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with Korean BBQ.

Enjoy with rice and soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Korean BBQ
Rice
Tofu

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Korea

Cultural Significance

National dish of Korea, symbolizes family and tradition.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
New Year's Day

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Side Dish
Cultural Event

Popularity Score

75/100

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