{"id":26895,"date":"2019-01-17T07:49:39","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T15:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.feastingathome.com\/?p=26895"},"modified":"2025-12-30T22:10:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T06:10:11","slug":"how-to-make-kimchi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.feastingathome.com\/how-to-make-kimchi\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Homemade Kimchi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This easy cabbage kimchi recipe<\/strong> is easy to make and takes only 30 minutes of hands-on time before Mother Nature takes over! Video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are never in as much joy as when we are engaged in the well-being of others. ~ Adyashanti <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With over 100 5-star reviews, this Kimchi Recipe is one of the most popular recipes on the blog. As a chef and caterer, I've made this kimchi dozens of times and have spent years simplifying this easy process so anyone can make it at home; it's practically foolproof!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many years ago now, we catered a Korean wedding.<\/strong> I remember meeting with the bride and groom and listening very carefully about the importance of the kimchi being served. It had to be “just right”. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bride’s mother was kind enough to give me her family’s secret kimchi recipe, <\/strong>handed down for generations! After several attempts, I anxiously awaited her feedback. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her reaction blew me out of the water.<\/strong> She loved it so much that she got teary and allowed me to share her family’s recipe here! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kimchi is essentially fermented cabbage -similar to sauerkraut in how it is made, but using napa cabbage and seasoned with Korean spices: garlic, fish sauce, ginger & Korean chilies. Kimchi is the heart and soul of Korean cooking, and delicious with so many things!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to know the best thing about Kimchi? Kimchi is alive!<\/strong> Full of living, healthy, good bacteria or probiotics that support the gut, boost immunity, energize the body, and aid digestion, it is believed to fight cancer, lower cholesterol, and regulate blood sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why you’ll love this Easy Kimchi Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Simple ingredients.<\/strong> Familiar, whole-food<\/em> ingredients like cabbage, spices, optional fish sauce, salt, dried Korean chilies, and sugar are called for here. Nothing processed!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Vegan-adaptable. <\/strong>This recipe calls for fish sauce but can easily be made vegan. You can also leave out the sugar if you prefer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Incredibly nutritious!<\/strong> Kimchi is full of gut-healthy probiotics (specifically lactobacillus bacteria) that support a diverse gut microbiome. It also boosts the immune system, energizes the body, lowers cholesterol, and regulates blood sugar- along with so many other benefits!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Kimchi Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n