Korean Food: Napa Cabbage Kimchi (배추 김치)

[bk2pla]

I made this about a week ago. I dd not add the fresh chili pepper slices. But the chili powder I used may not have been the right kind. I bought what was labeled just "red chili powder" in an Asian market, the package was only about 1/2 cup. I used it all. It is so incredibly spicy I can hardly eat it. Delicious but HOT! And I like really hot foods, but this was spicier than I remember kimchi being. Will it become milder the longer it ferments? If not I think I'll make soup with it.

[mahaler]

How long will it keep in the refridgerator?

[jennyttristani]

Can you please show me how to make radish kimchi, I tried a couple of times but it didn't taste the same. Thank you

[kawaiikaida]

I have so much respect for those who even attempt to make Kimchi! xD Looks like it takes so much time and effort! Great dish! :D Love your videos! :D <3

[xinyxan]

napa's kimchi has over 9000 ! views @_@

[08306458]

i saw some video and recipes in making kimchee, i noticed some of them uses chicken stock.....O_O?

[aeriskitchen]

@08306458

wow.. chicken stock.. that's different.. @,@

[06haneul]

hi Ms. Aeri! can I use another kind of cabbage?

[aeriskitchen]

@06haneul

for example what kind of ??

[06haneul]

@aeriskitchen i mean, can I just use an ordinary cabbage, like those cabbage use for sauerkraut?

[aeriskitchen]

@06haneul

not that cabbage.. ^^;; napa (Chinese) cabbage is the right one for kimchi. 

[faylinameir]

@06haneul @aerieskitchen yes, you CAN use green cabbage for kimchi, I did it for 5 years when I did not have access to napa cabbage, It does not taste the same but it works. It also takes longer to ferment, almost twice as long!

[user19911988]

I full in love with Korean

I love their drama , songs , food , romantic , and everything is belong to them

I from Saudi Arabia

:)

thanks

[meemzzyful]

I made it withe my sister last week at first it was really spicy our Stomach hurt really bad but after a week it was not that spicy.. I'm going to make it again :)

[yyuko14]

aeri씨, 안녕하세요 ^^ thank you for great videos always. i absolutely love all of them.

저도 aeri씨 레시피로 배추김치를 만들려고 하는데요^^ 굴이나 오징어 같은 해산물도 들어간 김치도 있는 걸로 알고 있는데 해산물을 넣을 경우는 레시피 어느 타이밍에 넣는게 좋아요? 시간 있으실때 답장 주시면 감사드리겠습니다:) 항상 행복하세요 :))))

[aeriskitchen]

@yyuko14

^^ 해산물은 잘 씻으셔서 양념을 다 버무린 다음에 (첨부터 넣으면 굴같은 경우는 뭉개질수 있으니까요) 마지막에 넣으셔서 살짝 한번 섞은다음 양념을 절인 배추에 양념하셔두 돼구요. 양념을 따로 버무린다음.. 양념을 배추에 버무릴때.. 굴이나 오징어를 몇개씩 집어서 같이 배추에 버무리셔두 돼요. ^^ 행복하세요.

[MsCurlinator]

My husband and I recently had Gob Dol Bibim Bap and your video looks delicious. I know my husband would love this version and it looks exactly like what we've had at our local Japanese/Korean restaurant.

What brand of Korean Red Powder are you using? Based on comments cayenne powder would not be a good substitute.

Are you using the same powder in the Moon Sang Che?

What brand of fish oil are you using?

Thank you!. When I make this I have a feeling it won't last long :)

[aeriskitchen]

@MsCurlinator

I have some difficulty to find the exact name for the right pepper for korean pepper in English.. If you get red pepper powder in a Korean grocery store it will be accurate. Yes, it is same powder in the moo sang che.. I use a Korean brand fish sauce.. (not oil) "haseon jung" thanks

[Cubeclarei]

Hi Aeris! Can I use this recipe and cut up the Napa Cabbage into bite size pieces first? I saw on your website you have the Easy Napa Cabbage Kimchi, can I use this method, but use 2 Napa cabbage instead?

[aeriskitchen]

@Cubeclarei

Yes you can ^^

[RS123LA]

I got all the ingredients except for hot peppers and oyster sauce. If I don't want it too spicy, can I omit the two peppers? Another question, what can I substitute for oyster sauce? I couldn't find it in the stores.

[aeriskitchen]

@RS123LA

In this video..I didn't use oyster sauce.. I used fish sauce.. you need fish sauce. ^^ yes.. you can skip the peppers..but not pepper powder.. thanks

[RS123LA]

@aeriskitchen Sorry! I meant to say fish sauce. The kimchi is already done and it looks great. I wish I could send you and post a picture. I'm not sure if that's possible on you tube. I havent taste it yet because I'm waiting for the fermentation process to take over. But, I can't wait to taste it.

[xXWint3rSnOwXx]

do we have to wrap the bowl when we leave the kimchi at room temperature ad in the refrigerator?

Please and Thank You!~:3

[aeriskitchen]

@xXWint3rSnOwXx

yes.. you cover the container.. but not tight.. losen the lid... at room temperature..but once you put it in the refrigerator.. close tight..

[Patriemmanria]

hi aeriskitchen... im curious if i can use sugar instead of the sweet rice flour? lots of love =))

[aeriskitchen]

@Patriemmanria

Sweet rice flour is..very sticy rice flour..but it's not related with sugar even though the name has "sweet" in it.. so.. no.. you don't use sugar instead of the sweet rice flour. thanks

[AprilFool369]

@aeriskitchen can we dun use the sweet rice flour?

[aeriskitchen]

@AprilFool369

you can use normal flour also..

[maxtull21]

@aeriskitchen Could I use oysters instead of chili peppers instead?

[aeriskitchen]

@maxtull21

You can add some oysters but not instead of chili peppers.. just add extra oysters if you want..

[maxtull21]

@aeriskitchen Thank you, but I don't like chili peppers.

[aeriskitchen]

@blackoutjj

You can use normal flour.. or cooked rice also...If it's a normal flour.. use same method with the sweet rice flour..and if it's a cooked rice.. grind the rice with other ingredients such as garlic.. pepper flake.. onion.. ginger etc.. thanks

[blackoutjj]

@aeriskitchen thank you so much! :)

[TootyFruity101]

What a great recipe! Very Easy step by step instruction and very taste kimchi too!

[n8vdescent]

that was beautiful!

[swaks808]

by any chance can you make meat jun?

[aeriskitchen]

@swaks808

I will add it to my list.. thanks :)

[swaks808]

@aeriskitchen thank you, i'll be waiting :)

[Oo2k10]

Dam it look so simple to make. I never try Kimichi before, I might cook some myself.

[strawberryjam161]

do we have to use garlic chives i dont like them

[aeriskitchen]

@strawberryjam161

you can use green onion instead..

[zouzzizou]

Thank you for the video^^ Is your fish sauce similar to vietnamese or thai fish sauce? Can I remplace korean red pepper powder with normal pepper powder, like cayenne or such?

[aeriskitchen]

@zouzzizou

Sorry I'm not familiar with other country ingredients so can't tell the answer with confidence.

[salazarchris24]

@zouzzizou

viet and thai fish sauce work. but cayenne wouldnt work, it would be too spicy. the red pepper powder can be found at most asian supermarkets and comes in bigger bags. its super mild when compared to other chilis. hope that helps

[JeannyWu23]

what is sweet rice flour? is it the same rice flour that we make for tteok? thx aeris ^.^

[aeriskitchen]

@JeannyWu23

Sweet rice flour is... more sticky rice flour than normal rice flour for tteok. You make tteok with sweet rice flour too.. anyway.. you can use both sweet rice flour and normal rice flour for this recipe. thanks

[Littlecutefishy]

Can I use something like cabbage or bok choy instead of napa cabbage? I can't find napa cabbage here ^.^

[aeriskitchen]

@Littlecutefishy

You can try..but the taste and texture will be different. especially.. cabbage has bitter flavor and strong texture... so If you have to use between cabbage or bok choy .. I will say ..try bok choy.. thanks

[AliceMariaxD]

looks so delicious :3

[Piikachuuh]

Hey! My grandma is Vegetarian so I can't use fish sauce, I wanted to make her some Kimchi'. Is there anything which I can replace the fish sauce with? Thank you Aeri~

[aeriskitchen]

@Piikachuuh

use salt instead ^^or you can make some stock with.. boil shitake mushroom and kelp with water.. and use that broth instead of fish sauce.. ^^

[Piikachuuh]

@aeriskitchen

Thank you ^^

[gniliuhlocket]

after boiling is a little thick and sticky like what's seen in the video,but when mixed with the other ingredients it starts to turn watery.

[aeriskitchen]

@gniliuhlocket

It's because you mixed the paste with liquid (fish sauce).. when you add hot pepper powder and vegetables.. it shouldn't be too watery though..

[gniliuhlocket]

hi,i tried your recipe,but not too sure why the sweet rice flour mixture starts to turn watery after some time.any idea what's the reason behind it?

[tokee1234567]

@gniliuhlocket the powder is sinking to the bottom and the water stays at top... keep churning it

[pinayvacavilleUSA]

i just made my first napa cabbage kimchi and cucumber kimchi thanks for sharing your talents for cooking.... i cant wait to share it with my co-workers and friends

[FaiiMadRii]

You're just like Cooking Mama :D I LOVE your videos <333

Thank you <33

[Bummiexo]

do i really need korean radish... because i dont have any , and i live in a town where there is no asian market (meaning i have to drive for an hour out of town to buy asian food)

[yinichou]

@Bummiexo korean radish can be optional...u can still make kimchi without it...

@aeriskitchen is there a remedy if the cabbage is too salty? (i usually taste it before mixing but at that time i didn't)

[CrystalThe30]

If I not have Red Pepper Powder for Kimchi cause now I am studying in Mexico, can I subtitute Red Pepper Powder for Kimchi with something else?

[aeriskitchen]

@CrystalThe30

some people use hot pepper flakes for kimchi too.. but it can be end up too spicy but not enough flavor.. but that's the option I can suggest since you can't find red pepper powder over there..

[AImst3rx3]

thankz :D

[leynd000]

It looks yummy :P

[AImst3rx3]

Instead of sweet rice flour , can u use regular rice flour for the sauce instead? ^_ ^

[aeriskitchen]

@AImst3rx3

yes you can.. ^^

[66FreaKiieH66]

aw unnie I love you <3

정말 정말 사랑해! ~~

[livelaughlove9897]

i love kimchi

[riko1220]

Hi, Do you have a fresh kimchi recipe? I ate it once at Korea restaurant in Singapore. It look more like a salad. Am I able to make it using the same recipe as this?

[aeriskitchen]

@riko1220

I wonder if it was just fresh kimchi or.. it was side-dish made with some kind of cabbage or napa cabbage... I guess it was just side dish.. I posted a recipe for it... please check it out on my blog aeriskitchen com ..search "Napa Cabbage GeotJeoli"

[SpiritualBox18]

I heard that all Korean are in good healthy because of their daily food such as Kimchi.. is there any food beside this?

[aeriskitchen]

@SpiritualBox18

I think... it's because koreans eat lots of vegetables as their side-dishes..but problem for Korean food can be salty and spicy.. if you can reduce the saltiness and spiciness.. yes. I can tell Korean food can be healthy.. aha.. Koreans eat fruits a lot for dessert.. instead of cake.. pie..cookies.. ^^ that's good thing too.

[xoxak888]

@aeriskitchen

Too salty or too hot is not a problem because people can always drink water for that. I agree Korean's vegetarian diet is surely a PLUS for any health conscious mind. Was a cute pronunciation. At a girl Aeri!!

[uberredden]

@SpiritualBox18 Also because kimchi contains a lot of good probiotic cultures that aid digestion. look it up! :)

[aeriskitchen]

@bbd79

발음이 이상하다는 말씀을 발음 끝장이라고 하신것 같네요. ^^:; 저도 알아요.. 잘 안고쳐지네요..ㅜ.ㅜ

[tokee1234567]

@aeriskitchen 너무 심각하게 받아들이지 마세요..

[aeriskitchen]

@tokee1234567

^^ 네~~ 이게 도둑이 제발 저린다고.. 제 나름대로 발음에 문제가 있다고 생각해서 더 그런것 같아요..히~~ 심각하게 받아들이진 않아요..그냥 발음이 좀 향상됐음 하는 바램이죠.. 감사합니다.

[tokee1234567]

@aeriskitchen 님은 한국음식을 알리는 대단한 사람이에요 ^^ 외국에서 아무리 영어를 잘해도 자국 문화를 알리는 한국사람은 별로 없답니다. 님이 비디오를 왜 만들었는진 모르겠지만 한국 음식을 외국사람한테 알리게 되서 너무 좋아요.

[rajanpillai1]

hi can u make it with regular cabbage????

reply!!!!!!

[aeriskitchen]

@rajanpillai1

I make side-dish with cabbage but not kimchi..

[DeanaimePhongLanne]

Hi Aeris,

What kind of fish sauce do you use? (brand)

Thank you ~

[aeriskitchen]

@DeanaimePhongLanne

I buy "하선정 (haseonjung) brand..

[supakiwibaby]

Yum :D

[bamaghstlvr]

this looks really good.ive never tried it that way.ive eaten it salted down over night,then put redpepper,sesame seed oil,sesame seed,green onion,and then the garlic.never could wait long enough for it to really ferment.

[deayang89]

As i saw in this video that you added fish sauce, but can i make without it? coz i have allergy.

[aeriskitchen]

@deayang89

You can use "fermented shrimp" called "saewoo jeot (새우젓)" in Korean.. instead of fish sauce.. if you are okay about it.. grind them with other ingredients.. but if you can't eat that either.. you can use salt instead too.. thanks

[FastJohnnyNardGard]

Awesome, I'm going to try making this for the first time tomorrow.

[AliceMariaxD]

I want to taste it so much!

But I live in Iceland and here they dont have Korean radish .. can you use something else for it or will it taste different?

[aeriskitchen]

@AliceMariaxD

you can skip it.. ^^ 

[ciciliciousnyc]

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[jagislaqroo]

I just made this tonight. It tastes great, but I can't wait until a week from now. Thank you! Greetings from Canada!

[KAPOLLO101]

When the cabbage is done being scrubbed with the sauce, can i cut it?

[aeriskitchen]

@KAPOLLO101

yes.. you can.. maybe you can cut before soak in salt water.. I have that kind of kimchi recipe on my blog.. aeriskitchen com.. please check "easy napa cabbage kimchi" recipe.. thanks

[KAPOLLO101]

@aeriskitchen 감사합니다!^^

[aeriskitchen]

@MarshmallowDolly

You can use normal flour.. sweet rice flour.. or sometimes.. grind cooked rice too.. just korean rice is.. short grain rice not long grain rice.. thanks..

[shprdschld]

I just finished making this and it will ferment for a day before putting in the refrigerator. I'm excited to see how it turns out as my father loves Kimchee and likes it a little sweeter than what you buy in the store, so I added 3/4 sweet apple.

[aeriskitchen]

@shprdschld

I hope you like it.. thanks :)

[sweatonme1]

How do you make Mul Kimchi

[aeriskitchen]

@sweatonme1

If you visit my blog, aeriskithchen com you can see radish water kimchi recipe. :)

[JesusGodHolySpirit3]

I hate salt, do i need salt at all for Kimchi?

[aeriskitchen]

@JesusGodHolySpirit3

Oh.. you don't use salt at all for your food then ? For kimchi, you need salt..

[JesusGodHolySpirit3]

@aeriskitchen Yes I do not salt any of my food, I just eat it plain.  But I love Kimichi soo much. I am white lol from Russia so maybe this is why I do not like salt . You are such a beautiful person Aari and such talent. I hope your baby is doing well and I am praying for you and your family to be blessed with a lot of love in this world.

[Floyoke]

Sweet rice flour??? I have rice flour..Could I add a little sugar so I get sweet rice flour??

Thanks. Your recipe seems very good. I'll try it one day soon.

[aeriskitchen]

@Floyoke

you can use rice flour or normal flour too... haha.. you don't have to add sugar ... cute idea though.. thanks

[L0veMyK0r3anDraM4s]

i tried kimchi for the first time yesterday, its sooo much spicier then i thought it would be,but so good at the same time.

[BearyChow]

my mom told me kimchi was hard 2 make but i nnever new it was THIS hard

[8570938love]

where did you buy the peppers?

[aeriskitchen]

@8570938love

Korean or asian grocery store ^^

[lippaz89]

Hi Aeri was wondering how long does kimchi keep for

[aeriskitchen]

@lippaz89

It will be depending on how salty you make it.. for winter kimchi we store it for several months..but normal kimchi.. you can eat at least a month or 2 months.. ^^

[Berrymore84]

hi do people usually add gochujang into this to make it more flavorful and red?

[aeriskitchen]

@Berrymore84

no.. you don't use gochujang for kimchi ^^

[lovelyvangurl]

for the sauce,we can make a lot of it but use a little of the cabbage right??>

[aeriskitchen]

@lovelyvangurl

sorry..I didn't understand the question well.. you mean... you make a lot of kimchi paste..and just use small amount for kimchi ?? if that's your question.. yes.. some people freeze kimchi paste..and whenever they make kimchi.. they thaw the sauce and mix with the salted cabbage.. ^^ if that's not your question.. please ask me again.. ^^

[jtk159]

thanks for the vid, I prefer to eat it right away rather than the fermented taste :)

[westislandkev]

Hi, we probably will eat it before it goes bad, but just to be safe, how long do you recommend keeping Kimchi after it has been in fridge for 1 week of fermenting process?

[aeriskitchen]

@westislandkev

Kimchi is fermented food.. so you can eat the kimchi for months... usually.. we finish kimchi before that though.. since it's our daily food..

[westislandkev]

hahah loved the scene where you peeled the apple with that gigantic knife rofl, somtimes i am too lazy to switch to a smaller pairing knife. awesome vid, i finally went into the Korean grocery store I found in Montreal this week and bought necessary ingredients to make this recipe. Now I am waiting for a week, but it was already yummy before I put in fridge. So far the best Kimchi I ever had was in Cambodia (never been to Korea only airport). The homemade style the store sells was very good.

[1dutchgrl]

Aeri, I do not digest raw onion well, is it possible to get good results using onion powder for flavor?

[aeriskitchen]

@1dutchgrl

You can just skip the onion...and add more green onion instead.. you can't digest green onion either ??? then..add more garlic chives..

[presa1200]

i'm always wondering where do the good bacterias in making kimchi come from?

[beatricexox]

@presa1200 from the fermentation,just like with yogurt or wine:)

[presa1200]

@beatricexox thanks but i'm still wondering whether they are from our hands, air or the soils? or maybe they're just everywhere

[miumiushizz]

Aeri, I love love love your videos!! I was just wondering which part of Korea you're from? Because there are so many different ways to make the kimchi paste! =)

[aeriskitchen]

@miumiushizz

I'm from Gwangju.. where is the southern part of South Korea..

[SuperSkyheart2]

Hi, are u the user that won the contest for the Korean snacks?

[aeriskitchen]

@SuperSkyheart2

Yes, I am.. ^^

[zinaa]

Hi dear Aeri... i found some kind of spicy Red Pepper past in in our Korean market ... can i used to prepare the kmcihi the Sauce...

[aeriskitchen]

@zinaa

Oh.. sorry but that paste is not for kimchi...

[zinaa]

Hi dear Aeri... i found some kind of spicy Red Pepper past in in our Korean market ... can i used to prepare the kmcihi the Sauce...

[syncng]

just watching this again makes me want to eat kimchi and bap right now! 

[sukakeju]

Hi Aeri, I want to ask whats the use of the sweet rice flour? can i replace it with anykind of flour? Or maybe can i leave it behind?

thank you beforehand!

[aeriskitchen]

@sukakeju

yOu can use just normal flour... sweet rice flour helps the fermenting process..and it also good for the flavor and texture of kimchi..

[presa1200]

@sukakeju if you can get hold of glutinous rice flour, use that instead. it's the same thing with different names i guess

[azarsaysyousmell]

omg now im hungry

and ur hands are pretty! :D

[annapeipe]

Just made this today! thanks for the recipe! :)

[pannie]

oh goodness gracious!!!! i can't wait to try it out...someday. soon i hope! thanks aeri for sharing your great recipes! =)

[xiongche]

Is it okay if we leave the chives out?

[aeriskitchen]

@xiongche

yes.. it's good with it though.. maybe you can add more green onions instead ^^

[norxcontacts]

That's the real Kim Chi.

[DoUdO1000]

I really lie when you say see you soon (okay) bye ^^ so cute

[iynileel]

hi, when you say room temperature, what is your version of room temperature? because here in Malaysia, room temperature ranges from 27-32 degrees celcius..is that a suitable temperature?

[aeriskitchen]

@iynileel

Oh.. sorry for making you confused.. hm... you will have some air conditioning or fan inside of the house to make it cooler.. or still.. it will be that hot over there ?? maybe you can leave in your room for 5 to 6 hours..and see if it starts to change the smell a little.. if it does.. put it in the refrigerator..

[iynileel]

@aeriskitchen hey, thanks! i tried leaving it out for 5 hours at night and then refrigerating it for the next 7 days and it turned out beautifully :)

[irilight]

Thank you, Aeriskitchen. I love your veggie recipes...^^

[mnniemouse12]

lol u cut things so neatly and prettily~

[cocktailget1]

어머니로부터 배웠는데 잊었다

맛있을

[tapetumxlucidum]

I've been using your kimchi recipe, just wanted to say that it is excellent! Myself, I used a bunch of squid the first time and while it was good, it was so stinky that people were complaining! I also added corn one time, it was interesting! Thank you for the videos!

[aeriskitchen]

@tapetumxlucidum

I'm happy to hear that you like my recipe..thanks :)

[irilight]

Jakathera, I so much appreciate your response and good tip. I am going to give thisa try.. Thank you! ^.^

[Jakathera]

If i like my kimchi very crispy and fresh, can I use less salt to make it stay fresh longer?

[aeriskitchen]

@Jakathera

well.. for salt is important ingredient for fermenting process..and the flavor.. so if you cut it.. at the end.. your kimchi become sour faster in not that good taste... maybe you can make smaller portion of kimchi and eat it as fresh... which means.. finish your kimchi before it becomes sour or old..

[irilight]

How do I make with no fish sauce please??

[Jakathera]

@irilight my mom does it very similarly to Aeri, but she leaves out the sauce, i'm sure it would be a minimal change in flavor... in your case, for the better.

[aeriskitchen]

@irilight

use salt to adjust the saltness instead of fish sauce then... if your kimchi paste is too thick.. (since the fish sauce is liquid..and salt is not..) add a little bit of water for the paste..

[hong22]

its sad? its true japanese people made kimchi first and the koreans invaded up and stole our national food, this is how korean run, take over and steal other countrys national

[Jakathera]

@hong22 you should read about what the japanese did to babies during WWII.

[TheBuriedMoon]

@hong22 I believe in this statement as much as I believe in unicorns.

[tokee1234567]

@hong22 are you even kidding. Most japanese don't even know what to make kimchi with. Koreans have invented over 100 different kinds of Kimchi, while the japanese knows like maybe what they've seen in Korean tv shows.

[Schmerz99]

I can't really find sea salt or kosher salt where I live. What would be the worst to happen if I'd use table salt / iodized salt for salting my cabbage?. I really want to make kimchi :-) !

[tokee1234567]

@Schmerz99 it doesn't work well. My mother told me never to use fine salt for Kimchi and of course, it's for a good purpose. anytime you change the essential part of Korean recipes you're going to have different taste and the textures.

[uniqued]

when u said large, you REALLY meant large. hahha!

[bluesky2277]

i like kimchi but im a Filipino.. :)

[trishbaby18]

hi i wanted to know if i can use any other kinds of cabbage instead the one you used ?

[aeriskitchen]

@trishbaby18

what kind of other cabbage do you mean ??? normal cabbage ??? for kimchi you need napa cabbage..^^