Chinese Chive Kimchi

My husbands and I love Kimchi, adore the sour and slightly frizzy flavour. This is type of quick kimchi you can prepare in a short period of time, yet flavourful.  

INGREDIENTS:

1 bundle Chinese Chives, cut into 2 inch long

2 cups Water

10 Dried Anchovies

4 Garlic Cloves, peeled

1-inch Ginger, peeled

1/3 Onion, peeled and chunked

2 tablespoons Korean Chilli Flakes

1.5 tablespoons Salted Shrimp

2-3 tablespoons Fish Sauce

1 tablespoon Sugar

DIRECTION:

1. Combine dried anchovies with the water in a small pan.  Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, or until the fish tender.  Allow it cool to room temperature.

2. Pour the boiled anchovies and the liquid in the blender.  Add ginger, garlic cloves, and onion.  Processor until everything becomes puree.

3. In a large mixing bowl, add the Chinese chives.  Pour in the anchovies puree.  Add chilli flakes, salted shrimp, fish sauce and sugar.  Gently toss everything with hand until the Chinese chives are evenly coated.

4. Transfer the Chinese chives in an air-tight glass container.  Store it at room temperature for 2 days, and then store it in the fridge for another 2 days before serving it with steamed rice.