Homemade Kimchi: Cheaper, Better, and Easy to Make

Why spend extra on store-bought kimchi when you can make your own for a fraction of the cost? Homemade kimchi is fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly affordable. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create large batches that last for weeks while saving money on every serving. Plus, making your own lets you control the spice level, ingredients, and quality—without paying premium grocery store prices. Delicious, budget-friendly, and packed with flavor, homemade kimchi is the smart way to enjoy this classic favorite. 1 medium napa cabbage, 1 diakon radish, 1 carrot, 2 green onions, Brine (8 cups water + 1/2 cup kosher salt), 1/4 cup gochugaru (Korean flakes/powder), 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp. ginger, 2 Tbsp. fish sauce, and 1 tsp. granulated sugar. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Yatoshi Knife Set https://www.amazon.com/Yatoshi-Kitche... Kosher Salt https://www.amazon.com/Morton-Salt-Ko... Red Boat Fish Sauce https://www.amazon.com/Red-Boat-Premi... Gochugaru (Korean Red Pepper Flakes) https://www.amazon.com/Non-GMO-Gochug... 16-quart Stainless Steel Bowl https://www.amazon.com/Winco-MXB-1600...