2 lbs. celery, cabbage or white cabbage
1/2 c. coarse salt
1 qt. water
1 tbsp. hot red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp. fresh ginger or 1/2 tbsp. dry ginger
1 tbsp. sugar
2 green onions, finely chopped

Wash cabbage and chop coarsely. Sprinkle with salt and add water and let stand for 15 minutes. Rinse cabbage in cold water and drain. Add the rest of the ingredients and pack into quart jars. Cover and place in refrigerator and let ripen 4-5 days.