Making Kimchi: Here’s how to make your own Korean kimchi
In this explanation, we show how Korean kimchi is made, which ingredients you need, and what to look out for during fermentation.
Fermenting
What is kimchi?
Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made from fermented vegetables, usually napa cabbage, with a spicy and savory flavor. It has been eaten in Korea for centuries and is a key part of Korean food culture. Kimchi is not only delicious but also healthy, thanks to the fermentation process.
“Kimchi is more than just food; it is a tradition that connects people!
Soojin – Korean Food Lovers
Making kimchi: What ingredients do you need?
For traditional kimchi, you need a few basic ingredients. Below are the most important ones::
Chinese cabbage
Seasalt
Daikon
Red pepper
Union
Garlic
Ginger
Apple
Pear
Spring onion
Making kimchi: step by step
Below are the key steps for making your own kimchi. You will, of course, learn the full recipes and tips during our workshop, but this gives you a good idea of the process.
Step 1
Preparing cabbage
Cut the cabbage and prepare it for salting.
Step 2
Cabbage salts
Salt the cabbage and let it rest to draw out the moisture. Then wash it clean.
Step 3
Making kimchi pasta
Make the spice paste using ingredients such as red chili pepper, onion, garlic, ginger, pear, and apple.
Step 4
Mix everything together.
Mix the cabbage with the spice paste.
Step 5
Fermenting
Let the kimchi ferment and discover how the flavor develops.
How long does kimchi need to ferment?
The fermentation time depends on the temperature and your personal taste. At room temperature, it usually takes 2 to 5 days. Afterward, place the kimchi in the refrigerator, where fermentation continues more slowly and the flavor develops further. You can store it for 2 to 3 months.
How do you eat kimchi?
Kimchi is delicious with almost any meal. You can eat it with rice, noodles, or Korean BBQ, or incorporate it into dishes like kimchi fried rice or kimchi pancakes. Kimchi gives every meal a delicious, spicy boost!
Cooking workshops
Learn how to make kimchi yourself during a workshop.
Don’t just want to read about making kimchi, but experience it for yourself? During our Korean kimchi workshop in Maarssen, you will learn step-by-step how to make kimchi yourself. You’ll get hands-on experience and take your own kimchi home with you!