Easy Kimchi Recipe : Foolproof & Delicious!

Welcome to my ✨Korean Fermentation✨ series, where I share seasonal Korean fermentation recipes that anyone can make at home! Today, I’m showing you how to make easy & foolproof kimchi in just 4 steps! It's perfect for beginners or anyone craving fresh, homemade kimchi without the fuss. This is a mak-kimchi (막김치) recipe, made with chopped kimchi (napa) cabbage and a simple seasoning that’s big on flavor. No complicated methods but crispy, tangy, spicy kimchi that ferments beautifully every time. 💡 In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ How to brine kimchi (napa) cabbage properly for the best texture ✅ The perfect seasoning mixture: simple ingredients, BIG flavor ✅ The secret to proper fermentation (no mushy kimchi) ✅ Pro tips for getting that signature CRUNCH with tangy, spicy depth This small-batch recipe uses 1 head (1kg; 2.2 lb) of napa cabbage: ideal for first-timers, small kitchens, or regular kimchi cravings. 📌 Full Recipe & Ingredients: https://123kimchi.com/easy-kimchi/ For vegan version:    • Best Vegan Kimchi: Authentic, Easy, No Fis...   📸 Instagram: @taeyonne If this video was helpful and you’d like to support the project ☕️: https://buymeacoffee.com/123kimchi I love hearing about your kimchi-making journey! Let me know how yours turned out or if you have any questions. Don’t forget to save this video and try it out. Happy kimchi making😊🥬🔥 #easykimchi #makkimchi #foolproofkimchi #koreanfermentation #kimchirecipe #kimchiforbeginners #koreanveganfood #123kimchi ------------------------------------------------------------------- 🥬Ingredients Brining the Cabbage: 1 kimchi (napa) cabbage, around 1kg (2.2 lb.) ½ cup Coarse sea salt (kosher salt) 2 cups water Seasoning (Yangnyeom) 1 tablespoon flour (for flour slurry) 1 ½ tablespoon glutinous rice powder for a gluten-free option ¾ cup water (for flour slurry) ⅓ cup gochugaru (Korean red chili powder) 250 g Korean radish (kohlrabi or daikon), cut in match sticks ½ lb. (around 2 cups) ½ red apple (cored & diced) crisp & juicy variety like Fuji or Gala ¼ onion (diced) 3 cloves garlic (crushed) around 1 ½ tablespoon minced garlic 1 slice ginger around1 teaspoon grated ginger 3 tablespoons fish sauce 1 stalk green onion (diagonally sliced) around ½ cup To Finish ½ cup water ½ teaspoon salt -------------------------------------------------------------------