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Kimchi Recipe Homemade

Kimchi Recipe Homemade: Your Guide to Tangy Flavor Awesomeness

Discover the magic of homemade kimchi with this easy recipe that offers a burst of tangy flavor and customizable spice levels.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Fermentation Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Course sides
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 cups
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

  • fermentation crock or jar

Ingredients
  

For the Kimchi Base

  • 1 head Napa cabbage Fresh and crisp
  • ¼ cup Coarse sea salt or kosher salt Avoid additives
  • 1 cup Daikon radish Cut into matchsticks
  • 1 medium Carrot Cut into matchsticks
  • 4 scallions Scallions Sliced

For the Fermentation Flavor

  • 6 cloves Garlic Peeled
  • 1 inch Ginger Freshly peeled
  • ½ cup Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) Adjust for spice level
  • 1 tbsp Granulated sugar Balances flavor
  • 2 tbsp Fish sauce Substitute with soy sauce or miso for vegetarian

Instructions
 

Making Kimchi

  • Prepare the cabbage: Begin by cleaning and cutting the Napa cabbage into quarters. Generously salt it, massaging the salt into the leaves until they begin to wilt. Let it drain for 1-2 hours, then rinse well to remove excess salt.
  • Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained cabbage with matchstick-cut daikon, carrot, sliced scallions, minced garlic, grated ginger, Gochugaru, sugar, and fish sauce. Mix everything thoroughly, ensuring all the vegetables are well coated.
  • Ferment: Pack the mixture tightly into a fermentation crock or jar, pressing down to ensure it's submerged in its liquid. Cover loosely and store in a cool, dark place. Allow it to ferment for 4-7 days, checking daily for flavor and to release any built-up gas.
  • Refrigerate: Once the kimchi reaches your desired level of tanginess and flavor, transfer it into smaller jars. Press down to keep vegetables submerged under the liquid, then seal and store them in the refrigerator.

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for an added crunch!
Keyword fermented, healthy, homemade, kimchi, spicy, tangy