Quick Fermented Kimchi: My Easy Kimchi Recipe for Beginners

Ingredients

• 1 medium Napa cabbage (about 2 pounds / 900 grams)
• 1 cup (240 ml) sea salt
• 4 cups (960 ml) water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) ginger, grated
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fish sauce or soy sauce (for vegetarian option)
• 2-4 tablespoons (30-60 g) Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru), adjust to taste
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) sugar
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 small carrot, julienned (optional)