The Foundation of Great Kimchi: The Art of Jeol-im (Brining the Napa Cabbage)
Every great batch of kimchi begins with one simple but crucial step: 배추절임 (baechu jeol-im) — the brining or salting of napa cabbage.It might sound easy, but this is truly where the magic starts. When the cabbage is salted, it naturally releases water and softens just enough to soak up...