Ingredients

  • 2 lbs napa cabbage
  • 12 cup pickling salt
  • 32 ounces water
  • 2 teaspoons red chili peppers, minced
  • 12 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 12 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
  • 12 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Method

  • Wash cabbage and cut into 1-1/2 inch lengths.
  • Dissolve rock salt in water.
  • Soak cabbage in salted water 3-4 hours.
  • Use a weighted down plate to keep the cabbage submerged.
  • Rinse and drain.
  • Combine chili pepper,garlic,ginger, paprika and sugar.
  • Add to cabbage and mix thoroughly.
  • Pack into a very clean quart jar.
  • Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature for 1-2 days.
  • Cover jar tightly and place in gallon plastic bag in refrigerator until served.
  • Cooking time = standing time.