For many of you, the idea of making homemade kimchi from scratch may seem daunting.

What Is Kimchi?

If kimchi is unfamiliar to you, think of it like a Korean version of sauerkraut.

An Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Making Kimchi That’s So Easy, Anyone Could Do It

But besideskimchi’s amazing health benefits, kimchi just plain tastes good!

Get thefull recipe for Homemade Kimchiand follow the steps below to see exactly how to make it.

Combine the cabbage and salt in a large bowl and mix.

Kimchi Ingredients

Add enough water to cover the cabbage.

After 12-24 hours, drain the cabbage, reserving the salty brine.

Step 3: Add More Vegetables

Time to add more veg!

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Peel the daikon radish and cut it into 2-inch matchsticks.

Cut the green onions into 1-inch pieces.

Add these to the drained cabbage.

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And then … let it be for 3 days!

After 3 days, give it a taste.

It is done when it tastes good to you!

Diakon Matchsicks

Plus, it will taste better and better as it sits in the fridge!

How to Use Kimchi

Kimchi is a powerhouse of flavor and its uses are endless!

Kimchi seasonings

Massage the cabbage, diakona scallions with spice mix

Pack kimchi in a jar

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