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How to Make Kimchi
In this video, the presenter demonstrates how to make kimchi, a Korean fermented vegetable dish. The recipe includes Chinese cabbage, daikon radish, carrot and Korean pepper flakes.
Ingredients
- Chinese cabbage
- Daikon radish
- Carrot
- Salt
- Korean pepper flakes
Preparation
- Cut the Chinese cabbage into quarters.
- Cut the daikon radish into thin strips.
- Cut the carrot into thick slices.
- Mix all vegetables together in a bowl.
Fermentation
- Weigh the vegetables and calculate 2% of their weight for salt.
- Add salt to the vegetables and mix well.
- Press down on the vegetables with a clean plate to keep them submerged in water.
- Let it ferment for 8 hours at room temperature.
Conclusion
Making kimchi is easy and can be done with simple ingredients found in most grocery stores. With lacto fermentation, you can create your own delicious and healthy version of this traditional Korean dish.
Kimchi Recipe
In this section, the speaker explains how to prepare the vegetables and spices for making kimchi.
Preparing Vegetables and Spices
- Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Crush garlic cloves.
- Add fish sauce for deeper flavor.
- Mix all ingredients together, including chopped scallions and grated ginger.
Fermenting Kimchi
In this section, the speaker explains how to ferment kimchi properly.
Fermenting Process
- Place mixed vegetables in a jar with an airlock lid.
- Ensure that all vegetables are submerged in brine by using weights or ziplock bags filled with brine.
- Use a luchtslot to allow gas to escape but prevent bacteria from entering.
- If using a container without an airlock lid, open it every few days to release gas buildup.
Preparing Kimchi for Fermentation
In this section, the speaker explains how to prepare Kimchi for fermentation.
Filling the Jar with Water and Storing in a Dark Place
- Fill the jar with water so that no air can get in.
- The jar should be stored in a dark place where there is not too much sunlight as it can affect the fermentation process.
- Check on the Kimchi every two to three days to ensure everything is clean and under the water.
Fermenting Kimchi
In this section, the speaker explains how to ferment Kimchi.
Checking on Fermentation Progress
- After three days, check if bubbles have formed. This indicates that your Kimchi is fermenting.
- Check on your Kimchi every two to three days to ensure everything is still clean and under the water.
- Use a weight to keep everything submerged in liquid.
Using a Latch-Lock Jar vs. an Open Jar
Latch-Lock Jar
- If using a latch-lock jar, you do not need to let out any gas as it can escape through the latch-lock mechanism.
Open Jar
- If using an open jar, you will need to let out gas by "burping" it every day or so.
Tasting Fermented Kimchi
In this section, the speaker tastes fermented kimchi and explains how it should taste.
Tasting Fermented Kimchi
- The fermented kimchi should be spicy, sour, and well-seasoned.
- It's good for digestion and gut health.
- Check for mold before eating.
Checking on Fermentation Progress
In this section, the speaker checks on the fermentation progress of Kimchi.
Checking on Fermentation Progress
- After four to five days, check if your Kimchi is still fermenting.
- Check on your Kimchi every two to three days to ensure everything is still clean and under the water.
How to Make Kimchi
In this section, the host demonstrates how to make kimchi and store it properly.
Making Kimchi
- Clean small jars with hot water.
- Fill the jars with kimchi, leaving some space at the top.
- Add a bit of kimchi juice to each jar and close them tightly.
- Store in the fridge for 3-5 months.
Cooking with Kimchi
- Heat up a pan and add oil.
- Add 200g of kimchi and cook for 1 minute.
- Add cooked rice, Korean pepper flakes paste, and kimchi juice. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Serve in a bowl with sesame seeds on top.
Benefits of Kimchi
- Contains good bacteria that are beneficial for gut health.