Simplified Homemade Kimchi

Recipe by Eva Les petits plats

Learn how to make traditional Korean kimchi, mild and flavorful, using this simplified version. No cooking is required, only salting, spice mixing, and a three‑day fermentation. Perfect as a probiotic side dish, it keeps for several weeks in the refrigerator.

EasyKoreanServes 6

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Source Video
35m
Prep
0m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
45m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$7.30
Per serving:$1.22

Critical Success Points

  • Massage the cabbage with salt to release the juice.
  • Achieve a homogeneous pepper paste.
  • Mix the kimchi uniformly.
  • Press the kimchi into the jar, eliminating air.

Safety Warnings

  • Wear gloves when handling pepper to avoid skin irritation.
  • Do not overtighten the jar lid during fermentation to prevent dangerous gas buildup.
  • Wash all utensils thoroughly to prevent cross‑contamination.

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