Free Kim chi Recipe

6 pounds Chinese cabbage (bok choy)
3 tablespoons salt
2 cups sliced scallions
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried, ground chile pepper
1 tablespoon ginger

Shred cabbage into 1-inch wide strips. Mix with half the salt and let stand for 30 minutes. Wash and drain. Add remaining salt and other ingredients. Pack into a crock or glass jar. Add enough cold water to cover vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for 5 days.