Cut the napa cabbage into bite-sized pieces, then sprinkle with coarse sea salt and massage it into the cabbage. Let it sit for 2 hours to soften and release water.
You can also cut the cabbage into halves or quarters to make the process easier.
After 2 hours, rinse the cabbage thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain well and set aside.
Ensure all the salt is washed off to avoid overly salty kimchi.
Grate the ginger and garlic, and mix with Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru), fish sauce, and sugar to form a thick paste.
If you like it spicier, feel free to add more gochugaru to the paste.
Peel and julienne the carrot and daikon radish. Slice the green onions into small pieces.
Make sure the vegetables are cut evenly for consistent texture.
Mix the cabbage with the grated ginger-garlic paste and julienned vegetables. Massage everything thoroughly to ensure the kimchi paste coats the vegetables evenly.
You can wear gloves to avoid the paste staining your hands or to avoid irritation from the chili.
Pack the kimchi into a clean jar, pressing down firmly to remove air bubbles. Leave some space at the top to allow the kimchi to expand as it ferments.
Make sure the kimchi is fully submerged in its own liquid to avoid spoilage.
Cover the jar loosely and let the kimchi ferment at room temperature for 2-3 days. After fermentation, refrigerate the kimchi.
The longer the kimchi ferments, the more sour and flavorful it will become.
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