Kimchi – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Cabbage:
• 2 heads Napa cabbage, well cleaned and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• For the Rice Porridge:
• 1/3 cup cooked white rice
• 1/3 cup water
• For the Sauce:
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salted shrimp sauce, finely chopped
• 2 ounces Viet Huong fish sauce or equivalent
• 10 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup slivered (not grated) carrots
• 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
• 3/4-1 cup Korean Red Pepper Powder (depending on desired heat)
• Rice porridge, divided
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• Sesame seeds, for garnish