Cut the napa cabbage, daikon radish, and carrot into thin slices or strips. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Make sure the vegetables are evenly sliced for consistent texture.
Sprinkle the chopped vegetables with coarse sea salt and massage the salt into them. Let the mixture sit for 1-2 hours to release water.
Massage gently to ensure the salt evenly distributes, helping to draw out moisture from the vegetables.
Rinse the salted vegetables thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt and drain them well.
Ensure the vegetables are well-drained to avoid an overly salty kimchi.
Grate the garlic and ginger, and mix them with Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru), fish sauce, and sugar to form a thick paste.
Adjust the amount of gochugaru for your preferred spice level.
Add the garlic-ginger paste to the rinsed vegetables and toss them together to ensure even coating.
Make sure the paste is evenly distributed over the vegetables for a uniform flavor.
Transfer the kimchi mixture into a clean jar or container, pressing it down to remove air pockets.
Leave some space at the top of the jar to allow for the kimchi to expand during fermentation.
Pour water over the vegetables, ensuring they are fully submerged in the liquid. Cover the jar loosely.
Make sure the vegetables are submerged to prevent spoilage.
Let the nabak kimchi ferment at room temperature for 1-2 days. After fermentation, store it in the refrigerator.
The longer the kimchi ferments, the more intense the flavor will become.
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