Spicy Kimchi Relish

The Spice & Tea Exchange

Servings

approximately 3½ cups

Prep Time

2 hours

Kimchi, but make it a show stopper. This punchy relish brings bold heat, tang, and just enough funk to wake up anything from eggs to hot dogs.

Spicy Kimchi Relish

Ingredients

  • 3 cups diced Napa cabbage
  • ½ cup salt
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled into ribbons and finely chopped
  • 3 ea green onions, finely chopped

Sauce

  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp Kimchi Seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Sriracha Sauce Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Sweet ‘n Sour Chili Sea Salt  

Directions

  1. To a large mixing bowl, add cabbage and salt; toss to combine. Cover and let rest until the cabbage slightly softens, 30 to 45 minutes.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine sauce ingredients; set aside.
  3. Thoroughly rinse cabbage with cold water to remove salt; allow excess water to drain.
  4. To the drained cabbage, add the carrot, green onion, and sauce; toss to combine. Vegetables should be chopped fine enough to be easily used as a relish or topping.
  5. Refrigerate any leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.