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Fermented Kimchi Hot Sauce

Fermented Kimchi Hot Sauce

The homemade fermented kimchi hot sauce is a probiotic-rich condiment that's super spicy and tangy. Here, the hero ingredients are napa cabbage, daikon, and Korean spices.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Fermentation Time 3 days
Total Time 3 days 30 minutes
Servings: 10 People
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 25

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Napa Cabbage Medium Head
  • 3 Tsp Kosher Salt
  • 5 Cups Water
  • 1 Small Daikon Radish
  • 3 Stalks Green Onions
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • Garlic 1 Inch Piece
  • 1-2 Tbsp Chilli Flakes
  • 1 Tsp Sugar or Honey
  • 3 Tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 Cup White Vinegar

Method
 

  1. Slice the napa cabbage and soak it in brine for 1 hour.
  2. Rinse and drain the Napa cabbage thoroughly.
  3. Prepare daikon, carrot, onion, and green onions.
  4. Blend garlic, ginger, chilli flakes, and sugar into a fine paste.
  5. Mix all the vegetables with the paste in a bowl and add fish sauce into it.
  6. Pack the mixture into a jar and press it to remove air pockets.
  7. Cover the jar loosely or use a fermentation weight.
  8. Let it ferment at room temperature for 1 to 3 days.
  9. Add some vinegar to the sauce, bottle it up, and store it in the refrigerator.