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My mother is Korean. Growing up I didn't have the best appreciation for Korean food, but I certainly do now. Korean food is hands down one of my favorite cuisines, and I am excited to share some Korean recipes with you...starting with kimchi.
Kimchi is so very important in Korean cuisine. There are many different types of kimchi, which basically refers to fermented and pickled vegetables.
Kimchi is generally served as a side dish, or "banchan.'' I confess that sometimes I am way more excited about the banchan than the main dish! Typically you will be served several types of banchan if you dine at a Korean restaurant. They are colorful, beautiful, varied, and delicious!
Last week, a lovely Korean gentleman gave me a BUNCH of wild green onions. I knew I was going to have to make pa kimchi as soon as I laid eyes on them.
Are You Looking For a Great Kimchi Recipe? Try Pa Kimchi!
I hope that you will give this recipe for pa kimchi a try. The recipe is so very easy and quick, and not to worry! If you don't have any wild green onions, regular green onions will do. 🙂
The recipe calls for Korean hot pepper powder, which is so beautiful! You can find this at your local Korean market, or you can order it here on Amazon.
Consider serving this pa kimchi as a side dish to Jajangmyeon (Korean black bean sauce noodles). Get the recipe for Jajangmyeon here. 🙂
If you like banchan, you may also like to view the following recipes:
Kimchi is one of the foods listed in the book 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, by Mimi Sheraton. It became #18 in my quest to try each and every one of the foods in the book.
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Enjoy this taste of Korea, and look out for some more Korean recipes to come!
If you like this recipe, please rate and comment below. Thank you!
Korean Wild Green Onion Kimchi - Pa Kimchi
Ingredients
- 300 grams wild green onions, or green onions
- 1 inch ginger minced
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup Korean hot pepper powder
- 6 tablespoon fish sauce
- ¼-1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse the green onions, and cut off the bottom portion with the roots; remove any outer skins and then you can cut the remaining portion in half if desired; if using regular green onions, you can cut them into 2"-3" pieces
- Add the ginger, garlic, Korean hot pepper powder, fish sauce, and water to a mixing bowl, and mix all ingredients well. Start with ¼ cup water, and add additional water if you prefer a saucier kimchi
- Add the green onions to the spice mix, and mix well using your hands. You may want to use some gloves at this point!
- Store the pa kimchi in an air tight container. This will keep for a few days, but I don't think it will last that long!
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April Lewis
I made this and omg it was so good!! My mom used to make kimchi growing up and love it so much!! This is one of my favorites!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!! 😋
Grace
Thank you for your comment April! I'm so glad you liked the recipe!!! 🙂
June barrera
I can’t wait to make this! I will definitely come back and tell you how it turned out! Thanks for sharing Grace! For now I’m rating the picture and details !i will rate again when I make it!
Grace
Thank you for your comment June! I hope you'll make it soon and hope that you'll love the recipe. 🙂
mon an ngon
I tried this recipe, it tasted well. In Viet Nam, we often make this green onion kim chi to eat like a traditional food to start a new year.
Grace
Hello! Can I please tell you how grateful I am for your feedback! I'm so thankful and I want to let you know I was born in Vietnam! I didn't know you make this to start the new year...I love this info! If you have any recommendations to improve the recipe I welcome any comments. Thank you!! All the best to you!!! 🙂
Sam
What about adding salt and letting it soak? Is it mandatory with this recipe?
Grace
Hi Sam! Thanks so very much for your question! The salt and soaking is not necessary for this recipe. It makes it so much easier not having to salt and soak! If you do try it I would love to hear how it turns out for you! Thanks again, and have an awesome day! Grace