The most well-known type of kimchi is made from napa cabbage, but the fermentation technique can be applied to everything from burdock root to tomatoes. This recipe uses rhubarb and carrots for a colourful and tart kimchi that pairs well with rich dishes like pork belly.
Mix all the paste ingredients together well
Combine the rhubarb, carrots and spring onions and add the paste. Mix really well, massaging the paste into the vegetables. Set aside for a couple of hours
Pack the kimchi into sterilised Kilner jars and press down really firmly to make sure the liquid covers the vegetables
Seal the jars and place onto a plate or tray in a dark place like a cupboard and leave to ferment, checking daily and pressing the vegetables down to ensure they’re submerged in liquid at all times
Taste the kimchi as you go - you’ll find it gets fizzier and more sour as it ferments. Once you’re happy with the flavour (probably somewhere around 5-7 days) pop it into the fridge to stop the fermentation process
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