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1 md Head napa cabbage (1-1/2 to - 2 pounds) 2 1/2 tb Salt 1/4 lb Daikon (it's a Asian turnip) - peeled and cut into - matchstick pieces (option) 2 Green onions (including
Ingredients
- 1medium head napa cabbage (1-1/2 to
- 1/4lbdaikon (it's a asian turnip)
Directions
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1 md Head napa cabbage (1-1/2 to - 2 pounds) 2 1/2 tb Salt 1/4 lb Daikon (it's a Asian turnip) - peeled and cut into - matchstick pieces (op
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place in a large bowl and add 2 tablespoons of the salt
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Cover and let stand at room temperature until cabbage is wilted and reduced to about half its original volume (3 to 4 hours)
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Rinse thoroughly
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Return to bowl along with daikon (if used), onions, garlic, pepper, sugar, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt
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Pack lightly into a 1-quart jar
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cover with lid or plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature, tasting often, until fermented to your liking
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In warm weather, fermentation may only take 1 to 2 days