How is kimchi made?

How is kimchi made?

Kimchi is a spicy Korean side dish created from salted, fermented vegetables, usually cabbage and radishes. It gets its unique kick from a paste made of chili powder, garlic, ginger, red pepper and sugar and its recognizable tang from fish sauce.

How long does it take to make kimchi?

2 daysJust ferment for anywhere from 2 days to a week. Just taste every few days, jar it up and place in the fridge to slow fermentation when it tastes perfect to you. While fermenting, your kitchen may get a tad ripe—your kimchi shouldn't taste like the smell of garbage—it should be crisp, tangy and slightly sour.

Is Kimchi good or bad for you?

“It is not that kimchi is not a healthy food — it is a healthy food, but in excessive quantities there are risk factors.” … The beneficial power of kimchi comes from the lactic acid bacteria (also found in yogurt and other fermented foods) that helps in digestion and, according to some researchers, boosts immunity.