Tantalizing Vegan Kimchi Recipe: A Burst of Flavor!

This vegetarian kimchi is a great traditional Korean dish. The sweetness in this recipe is from natural sources like persimmon and cucumber, unlike other kimchi versions that use sugar. It has a great flavor and just enough spice.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
3 days 2 hrs
Total Time:
3 days 2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
3 1-quart jars

Ingredients

  • 1headnapa cabbage, chopped

  • ¼cupsalt, divided

  • 6clovesgarlic

  • 1(1 inch) piecefresh ginger root, peeled and chopped

  • 1smallwhite onion, peeled and chopped

  • 2tablespoonswater

  • 3green onions, minced

  • 1ripe persimmon, chopped

  • 1cucumber, diced

  • 1smallradish, shredded

  • cayenne pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Rinse cabbage well. Put cabbage in a bowl and sprinkle liberally with salt, tossing to mix. Set aside for 1 hour.

  2. Mix more salt into cabbage and set aside for another hour.

  3. Wash and drain cabbage. Combine onion, garlic, and ginger in a blender with water. Blend on high speed until smooth.

  4. Stir together rinsed drained cabbage, garlic-ginger mixture, minced green onions, persimmon, cucumber, radish, and cayenne pepper, and mix well.

  5. Transfer mixture into airtight containers and refrigerate for 3 days before serving.

Tips

You may use a small apple instead of (or in addition to) the persimmon if you prefer. You may omit the cucumber if desired as well.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe30
Calories6
% Daily Value *
Sodium
2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
0g
Vitamin C
5mg
27%
Calcium
15mg
1%
Iron
0mg
1%
Potassium
50mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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