Bananas, which help excrete sodium, are used as kimchi seasoning. By using bananas, the sweetness can be increased to reduce the amount of salt used.
Calories
80kcal
Carbs
13.8g
Protein
3.8g
Fat
1.1g
Sodium
109.5mg
Ingredients
Others
Cherry Tomato 200g, Nutrient-rich Chives 20g, Onion 40g, Green Chili 15g, Red Chili 15g Seasoning : Banana 40g, Korean Pear 40g, Chili Powder 15g, Plum Syrup 10g, Fish Sauce 15g Whole Sesame 2g, Chopped Garlic 15g, Sesame Oil 5g, Salted Seafood 5g
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Chili PowderLook for 'gochugaru' (Korean chili flakes) at Korean or Asian markets. Crushed red pepper is sharper and hotter — use about half if substituting.
- Plum SyrupKorean green-plum syrup (maesil-cheong), from Korean markets or online. A little honey plus a splash of rice vinegar is the usual stand-in.
- Korean PearKorean pears are at Asian markets and many supermarkets in fall. For marinades, a Bosc pear with a little sugar works.
- Sesame OilChoose toasted (dark) sesame oil from the international aisle — light cold-pressed sesame oil won't give the same aroma.
- Whole SesameToasted sesame seeds are in the spice or international aisle; raw ones just need a quick toast in a dry pan.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsCherry Tomato
- Rich in vitamin C (11mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Rich in dietary fiber (2.1g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Onion
- Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Green Chili
- Rich in iron (8.5mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Rich in vitamin B2 (0.24mg) — supports energy metabolism and healthy skin
Red Chili
- Rich in iron (8.5mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Rich in vitamin B2 (0.24mg) — supports energy metabolism and healthy skin
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
Follow the steps to see at a glance when and how each ingredient is used.
🔍Cut the tomato into bite-size pieces.
🔍Julienne the green chili, red chili, and onion, and cut the chive into bite-size pieces.
🔍Blend banana, Korean pear, and salted seafood, then mix with chili powder.
🔍Add the remaining ingredients to the prepared broth to make the final kimchi brine.
🔍Toss the broth with all the ingredients except the nutrient-rich chives.
🔍Finally add nutrient-rich chive to finish the kimchi.