You are exactly correct on the use of salt, but that paste suggestion is pretty awful. Instead, blend half a yellow onion and a bunch of scallions, garlic, and

You are exactly correct on the use of salt, but that paste suggestion is pretty awful. Instead, blend half a yellow onion and a bunch of scallions, garlic, and ginger together. A bit of fish sauce and soy sauce for salt is good. You don't need any sugar in it. Typical ratio is: - 2 napa cabbage - half of a yellow onion - 4-6 green onion/scallions - a couple table spoons of ground garlic or garlic paste - teaspoon of ginger paste - 2-4 table spoons for fish sauce - pepper flakes to desired level of spice Recipe from a native Korean.