Geotjeori (Fresh Kimchi for Kalguksu)

• Napa Cabbage(배추)1 head🛒
• Sea salt(소금)0.5 cup🛒
• Gochugaru(고춧가루)⇄ Substitute ▼0.5 cup🛒
• Fish sauce(멸치액젓)⇄ Substitute ▼3 tbsp🛒
• Minced Garlic(다진마늘)2 tbsp🛒
• Sugar(설탕)1 tbsp🛒
• Green onion(쪽파)5 stalks🛒

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Steps

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1. 1Cut the napa cabbage into bite-sized pieces and toss with sea salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and drain the water.
2. 2In a mixing bowl, combine gochugaru, fish sauce, minced garlic, and sugar to create the seasoning paste.
3. 3Chop the green onions into small pieces.
4. 4Add the drained cabbage and chopped green onions to the seasoning paste and mix well until the leaves are evenly coated.

💡 Cooking Tips

Salt the cabbage lightly for a shorter time compared to traditional kimchi to maintain a fresh, crunchy texture that pairs perfectly with warm noodles.