Best 7 Kimchi Salad Aka Quick Kimchi Recipes

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**Kimchi salad**, also known as quick kimchi, is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that packs a flavorful punch. This Korean side dish is made with fresh vegetables, such as cabbage, carrots, and radishes, which are fermented in a spicy sauce made with gochugaru (Korean chili powder), garlic, ginger, and jeotgal (fermented seafood). The result is a tangy, slightly spicy, and incredibly addictive salad that can be enjoyed on its own or as a condiment.

In this article, we'll guide you through two different recipes for kimchi salad: a traditional recipe and a quick-and-easy version. The traditional recipe uses a variety of vegetables and a longer fermentation time, resulting in a more complex flavor. The quick-and-easy version uses fewer ingredients and a shorter fermentation time, making it a great option for those who are short on time or new to kimchi making.

Both recipes are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients. You'll also find tips on how to store your kimchi salad and how to use it in a variety of dishes. So whether you're a kimchi lover or just looking for a new and exciting side dish, give kimchi salad a try – you won't be disappointed!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

"KIMCHEE" SALAD



Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time P2DT20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head Napa cabbage, finely shredded
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup red chili flakes, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place cabbage and green onions in a large bowl. In a blender, combine vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, chili flakes, and sugar, blending until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and gently toss. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days before serving to let the cabbage wilt and the flavors meld.

QUICK KIMCHI (MAK GIMCHI)



Quick Kimchi (Mak Gimchi) image

Kimchi is the name given to any number of fermented vegetables in Korea as a means to preserve the fall harvest for the cold winter months. This quick, small batch version is an easy way to learn how to make kimchi. Serve it as an accompaniment to other dishes providing spicy, salty, sour notes.

Provided by Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee

Categories     Side Dish     Canning     Comfort Food     Condiment     Make-ahead

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (4 pounds) Napa cabbage, cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup coarse sea salt
1 (1 pound) Mu or Daikon radish, shredded (about 1 cup)
4 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
1/2 cup Korean chili powder (gochu galu)
6 to 8 cloves garlic (1/4 cup), minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced or grated
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce

Steps:

  • Wait: You can place the kimchi in the refrigerator right after packing the jars to ferment or a milder flavor or you can leave it on the counter in a cool, dark place with the lids slightly ajar for up to two days before transferring it to the refrigerator for a stronger flavor. Once two days have passed or you've opened the jar, place it in your refrigerator.
  • Enjoy Serve on the side of any Korean meal with rice or salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 2884 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize Makes 2 quarts (1/2 gallon), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SMACKED CUCUMBER 'QUICK KIMCHI'



Smacked Cucumber 'Quick Kimchi' image

This is not a traditional kimchi, but it approximates the flavor profile, bypassing a lengthier fermentation and instead relying on vinegar. Considered a muchim in Korean - which can refer to any number of "seasoned" or "dressed" salads or other preparations - this dish is best eaten right away, or at least within 24 hours, while cucumber's characteristic crunch is still intact. The smacking step creates craggy edges that help better absorb the spicy, funky dressing, so don't skip it. If you can, place a bowl under the colander in Step 1 to catch the cucumber brine; it tastes fabulous in a martini. Enjoy this as a side salad alongside any grilled main dish, especially steak, or any type of barbecue. For a vegetarian option, you can swap out the fish sauce for soy sauce.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, pickles, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound Persian cucumbers (about 5 to 7), cut into 1-inch pieces on the bias
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated garlic
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon gochugaru
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Coarsely chopped chives, thinly sliced scallions, or cilantro or flat-leaf parsley leaves, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • On a large cutting board, position your chef's knife on its side and press the heel of the blade to crush each cucumber piece until it cracks in the center, splits in half or splinters completely into pieces. (The variety in textures is a delight.) In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the salt, transfer to a colander, and let sit in the sink to drain, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in the same bowl, add the vinegar and garlic and set aside.
  • After 30 minutes, add the sesame oil, gochugaru, fish sauce and sugar to the bowl with the vinegar and garlic, and whisk to combine. Use a paper or cloth kitchen towel to pat the cucumbers dry, then add the cucumbers to the dressing and toss until well coated.
  • Garnish with the optional herbs before serving. This is best eaten right away, but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

QUICK AND EASY KIMCHI SALAD



Quick and Easy Kimchi Salad image

Spicy salad, goes great with Oven Kahlua Pig. The longer it sits in the refrigerator, the bolder the flavor gets.

Provided by Heather Johnson Carpenter

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small head cabbage, shredded
¼ cup rock salt
1 small carrot, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, ground
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine cabbage and rock salt together in a bowl. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring often. Rinse lightly and drain.
  • Mix cabbage, carrot, vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 4736.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

QUICK KIMCHI



Quick kimchi image

This Korean classic is made by fermenting cabbage and carrots in a tangy, spicy sauce - try this speedy version for a tasty side dish.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 20m

Yield Makes enough to fill a 1-litre jar, serves 8 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Chinese cabbage
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2.5cm/1in piece ginger, grated
2 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
2 tbsp sriracha chilli sauce or chilli paste (see below)
1 tbsp golden caster sugar
3 tbsp rice vinegar
8 radishes, coarsely grated
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks or coarsely grated
4 spring onions, finely shredded

Steps:

  • Slice the cabbage into 2.5cm strips. Tip into a bowl, mix with 1 tbsp sea salt, then set aside for 1 hr. Meanwhile, make the kimchi paste by blending the garlic, ginger, fish sauce (if using), chilli sauce, sugar and rice vinegar together in a small bowl.
  • Rinse the cabbage under cold running water, drain and dry thoroughly. Transfer to a large bowl and toss through the paste, along with the radishes, carrot and spring onions. Serve straight away or pack into a large jar, seal and leave to ferment at room temperature overnight, then chill. Will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks - the flavour will improve the longer it's left.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

QUICK KIMCHI



Quick Kimchi image

A quick and easy kimchi from Cecelia Hae-Jin Lee's _Quick and Easy Korean Cookings_. Leave it out at room temperature for 2-3 days, depending how fermented you like it to taste. This is a fairly mild kimchi, good for beginners. Adapted from Serious Eats. http://bit.ly/hNAFzd

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 heads napa cabbage
1 medium daikon radish
1/4 cup coarse sea salt
1 cup water
4 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
7 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced ginger or 2 tablespoons grated ginger
2 tablespoons korean chile powder
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce

Steps:

  • Rinse the cabbages and cut them crosswise into about 2-inch lengths. Peel the daikon, cut lengthwise into quarters, then into pieces about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Dissolve the salt in the water. Put the cabbage and daikon in a large bowl and pour the salt water over them. Let sit at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Drain the vegetables, reserving the water. Return the cabbage and daikon to the same bowl. Add the green onions, garlic, ginger, chile powder, and fish sauce and mix well. Pack the mixture into a 1-gallon glass jar. Slowly pour the reserved salty water over the vegetables to cover, leaving about 1 inch of space on top. Tightly close the jar.
  • Let the jar sit in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 days, depending on the weather and how pickled you like your kimchi to taste. Refrigerate after opening. It will keep for a couple of weeks, after which you'll want to make fried rice, kimchi pancakes, or a hot pot with it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 983.6, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.3

KIMCHI TUNA SALAD



Kimchi Tuna Salad image

Kimchi and canned tuna make a popular combination in Korean cooking. These two pantry staples are found together in a number of dishes like kimchi jjigae and kimbap, and here they are the basis of a lively, fortifying salad. Combine them with fresh ginger and celery for crunch (or an equal amount of other crunchy vegetables, like thinly sliced sugar snap or snow peas, radishes, carrot, cabbage or fennel). The dressing is made using the spicy liquid from the kimchi jar, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil, but because each jar of kimchi is different, you may want to tweak the seasonings to taste. Eat the salad on its own; with gim, or seaweed, as a hand roll; or with something starchy to balance the punch, like a burger bun, rice, boiled potatoes, soba or ramen noodles.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, main course

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16-ounce) jar cabbage kimchi, including juice
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar, plus more to taste (or lemon or lime juice or 1 tablespoon fish sauce)
3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, plus more to taste
10 to 12 ounces canned tuna (preferably oil-packed), drained
6 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise (about 2 cups)
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced into less than 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks
Mayonnaise (optional)
Red-pepper flakes, gochugaru or sambal oelek (optional)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds or furikake (optional)

Steps:

  • Place a colander in a medium bowl and drain the kimchi. Coarsely chop the kimchi; you should have about 2 cups.
  • To the medium bowl with the kimchi juice, add the rice wine vinegar and sesame oil; stir to combine. Stir in the tuna and celery, breaking up the tuna into large chunks.
  • Add the chopped kimchi and ginger, and stir to combine. Because each batch of kimchi tastes different, it's important to taste and adjust seasonings. If it needs more tang, add more rice wine vinegar. If it's too intense, add more oil or even mayonnaise. If you want it spicier, add red-pepper flakes, gochugaru or sambal.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired. The salad keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will ensure that your kimchi salad is flavorful and delicious.
  • Cut the vegetables thinly. This will help them to absorb the kimchi marinade more easily.
  • Be patient. Kimchi salad needs to ferment for at least a few days before it is ready to eat. The longer you ferment it, the more flavorful it will become.
  • Store kimchi salad in a cool, dark place. This will help to preserve its flavor and texture.
  • Serve kimchi salad as a side dish or appetizer. It can also be used as a condiment or topping for other dishes.

Conclusion:

Kimchi salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make at home. It is a great way to add some probiotic power to your diet, and it can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give kimchi salad a try.

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