Korean Kimchee
Instructions
Cut cabbage crosswise into 1-inch thick slices. Lay slices down; cut crosswise into 1frac12;-inch slices (creating 1frac12;-inch squares of cabbage). Combine cabbage and salt in a large bowl, tossing well. Cover; let stand 3 to 4 hours or until cabbage wilts. Transfer to a colander; rinse well with cold water. Drain and repeat rinsing once to remove all excess salt. Transfer cabbage to a clean dish towel; roll up and press to absorb excess moisture. Transfer cabbage to a large bowl; add remaining ingredients and toss well.* Pack mixture into a clean glass jars with tight fitting lids (washed spaghetti sauce jars work well). Store in cool dark place for two to three days. Refrigerate up to two weeks.
*At this point, some of the kimchee may be used as a fresh condiment to serve right away before fermenting the rest.
