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Use food processor or blender to puree ginger, garlic, apple, red pepper and fish sauce until smooth texture is achieved. Good quality gochugaru makes a big difference in kimchi. In addition to gochugaru (고추가루, Korean red chili pepper flakes), garlic and ginger, kimchi recipes typically call for various jeotgal (젓갈, salted seafood) for the distinct pungency and depth of flavors and to aid the fermentation process. Saeujeot (새우젓, salted shrimp) and myulchiaekjeot (멸치액젓, fish sauce made with anchovies) are the most common ones. Read more about these ingredients in my Korean Pantry Seasoning Ingredients. Storing kimchi at room temperature, on the other hand, would promote the fermentation process. While it is perfectly fine to let kimchi continue to ferment by storing it at room temperature, you need to keep a watch for the signs of spoilage.

To make a version that’s suitable for vegetarians and vegans, simply leave out the fish sauce and saeujeot. Generously distribute salt between the leaves, working it all the way down to the core. Place the cabbage leaves in a shallow bowl and leave them at room temperature for 2 to 6 hours.

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Kimchi is a fermented dish made from a range of vegetables including cabbage, greens leafy veggies, carrots, and radish. It can be added with spices, herbs, and seasoning to enhance the flavors.

That being said, I’ve seen other people using Red Boat 40N and Three Crabs fish sauce quite successfully in their kimchi. I wouldn’t know how, or if, the taste differs compared to when you use Korean fish sauce. I’m too scared to let my hard work on kimchi fail this way, so I haven’t tried it myself. But one of these days, I shall sacrifice on your behalf.

Wipe clean the chilies with a dry cloth thoroughly and take it to local rice mill (Bangatgan, 방앗간) and ask them to be grounded according to their preferred particle size. But you can also use Kashmiri chilli powder for a milder version or paprika with a pinch of cayenne powder. Fermentation occurs when a starch or sugar is converted into an alcohol or acid by organisms like yeast, mold, or bacteria. If you are a foodie, chef, or have any kind of food knowledge, you have most likely heard of kimchi by now. Meanwhile, a weeklong study including 100 people found that eating 0.5–7.5 ounces (15–210 grams) of kimchi daily significantly decreased blood sugar, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels — all of which are risk factors for heart disease ( 56).