Ingredients

  • 4 pounds napa cabbage leaves
  • 1/4 pound daikon (chinese icicle radish)
  • 2 cans anchovy fillets
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 3 each scallions, spring or green onions
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 4 tablespoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper

Method

  • Cut the large leaves of Chinese celery cabbage in half lengthwise; then cut all the leaves into 1/2x2 inch slices.
  • Cut the radish into equal pieces and then into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Place cabbage and radishes in a large pot and drain the oil from the anchovies over them.
  • Smash, peel, and mince the garlic.
  • Cut the scallions into thin strips lengthwise and then into 2-inch lengths.
  • Add anchovies, garlic, scallions, salt pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper, and mix thoroughly.
  • Cover the pot tightly and allow to stand for 2 days at room temperature.