Indeed, the veggies all seemed very fresh and crunchy. Thanks. How do you ‘stop’ the fermentation process? Or even eat it by the spoonful for a spicy food-based probiotic boost! Hi Sabrina, another reader used 2-3 Tbsp. The flavor/texture might be a little different, but it should still be good! This Geotjeori kimchi recipe is great for a quick snack, though. Was just reading through the reviews. From what I understand it continues fermenting, but not as rapidly. Now they are all in jars now. My apology… to sweeten it up more after fermented, can I add more sweetener? We just made our second batch of this stuff in a week! If you have any questions, be sure to ask in the comments! Set aside. What would be a good substitute for the pineapple juice? Thanks in advance and thank you for sharing this recipe with us! I make this on a regular basis, I do two heads of Napa cabbage at a time. Kimchi Hummus. As a Korean, I eat kimchi every day. Nope, this stuff is deeee-lish. I’ve got two more large jars that I’ll continue to ferment another week or so. Hi Natasya, we are referring to fermenting in the cupboard. If you’re like us, you can find an excuse to put kimchi on anything. Think: Breakfast scrambles, brown rice and sautéed veggie bowls (Bibimbap), or stir-fries. Here is how to pack and start the fermentation process: With its spicy, pungent flavor and versatility, kimchi is an addiction for me and keeps me coming back for more. If you have too much room, more than an inch, place plastic wrap over top, but sinking in close to the surface of the kimchi to remove air, and cover with lid. Hi Xenja, we haven’t tried it that way, so we’re not certain! I’ll definitely be making this again! How long to ferment is up to you. Traditionally, kimchi is made with fish sauce or Korean salted shrimp. You can try topping the kimchi with a whole cabbage leaf to help with keeping it down! This is a pretty common problem. Thank you for your kind words and suggestion, Cara! Soaking of the cabbage in salt water, aka brining, will help draw moisture from the plant cells causing the leaves to wilt. We are excited about this one. Let us know if you try it! It is so good I have to stop myself from eating the whole jar. I was hesitant at first because I could not imagine using pineapple juice in my kimchi sauce… but oh my gosh, the vegan fish sauce is so good. Delicious. I’ve just made this (its looks delicious) but the kimchee doesn’t reach the top of the jar – there’s about 8cm space above. I left the jar fermenting in the cupboard for 3 days and it was just perfect! Wow. Salt, when used in the right proportions, creates an environment within which we are able to better control the growth of microorganisms and have a happier ferment. I actually canned this (like sealing it in the water bath & everyting), because I’m a western girl & am scared to ferment my own things in my own home. It’s made with peppers that have a softer and milder spice, and impacts kimchi flavor greatly. First, we sautéed our aromatics: onion, garlic, and ginger. Can’t wait to try it! The 1/2 cup of chili flake as you said was a bit spicy for us so we went down to 1/3 cup this time. I find this amount of red pepper a lot even though I LOVE spicy foods so I have found 6 or 7 Tbsp of red pepper to work better for me. How did you add rice paste? No, you don’t drain the liquid. Hi Janine, we haven’t tried with this modification, but another reader mentioned replacing the gochugaru with gochujang and then adding some chili for heat. 1) I hate kimchi with a passion. If I try it again, I’ll cut the ginger to a Tbsp or even less. i rolled each leaf before i put it in, and squished it down. I’ve started fermenting and wanted to try kimchi again. and last year around this time, I posted raw brownies – his most despised food on Earth. You can find it at Asian grocery stores or online (affiliate link). As your kimchi ferments the flavors will develop, taste every 24 hours and place kimchi in the refrigerator once you’re happy with the taste and to slow fermentation, usually after 36 – 48 hours. You may like to add a bit of water to the mix as well, about 2 – 3 tablespoons. After moving to the fridge, it’s best used within a month, maybe two. I had never made anything fermented…. One warning though? I can’t stand fish sauce! Set … Hi Teddy! After 24 hours, open kimchi and pack the mixture down with a spoon (the cabbage will have likely shrunk and you’ll have more liquids). Do you have to use the red pepper flakes ? And I don’t have mason jars on hand. Hi Ratna, A good indicator of when it’s done fermenting is the smell. I also couldn’t find any gochugaru (it’s also pretty pricy), so I used Gochujang paste as a replacement and added some Kashmere chilly to tweak the colour and make it spicier. Thanks for this wonderful recipe!! How did I miss that?! but it’s up to personal preference how tangy you like it. After moving to the fridge, it’s best used within a month, maybe two. I’m excited to try vegan kimchi. What do you recommend the most? I do not use the coconut sugar or pineapple juice but instead use a couple of persimmons when available or peaches for the sauce. Just a heads up! Thanks for this! Totally want to make this, just need to be able to eat it! I’m so glad I found it! Top with remaining juices, add reserved brine if needed to cover vegetables. You may notice it bubbling, this is perfectly normal as the kimchi is fermenting. I made this about 3 days ago. It smells and tastes very very intense but I don’t remember what real fish sauce is like. I made this amazing recipe 4 days ago. Let us know if you give it a try! So there are 3 types of people in korea when it comes to kimchi We usually ferment on the counter for at least a week, less if it’s really hot out. You can skip the carrots and do more cabbage. It got better and better the longer it was kept in the fridge. Just put jar 2 in fridge. FOLLOW TSV on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or RSS for more updates and inspiration! We haven’t tried it with anything other than what this recipe calls for. With the big quartered pieces, it’s hard to scoop out just a bit from the jar at a time and I ended up slicing it up before putting it on my dish. Xo, Hi, it didn’t say about putting the liquid in when putting in the cabbage in the instructions! Once you have flipped your cabbage 4 times (it should be tender and shrunken down quite a bit), it’s time to rinse. Cook until everything is hot and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. I serve it over rice and it’s an almost instant stir fry! Will do! Let us know how it turns out! haha – glad you liked it!! We’re so glad you enjoy this recipe, Chris! My Mom makes kimchi in huge batches, but for this vegan kimchi recipe, we’ll start with just one head of cabbage; it’ll be enough to make kimchi fried rice, kimchi … Yum, yum! Hi Jake, the salting is just the initial time. We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Hi Mix well to coat all pieces. I love spice but a half cup of the McCormick red pepper flakes I have at home might stop my heart or give me an ulcer. Anything I can do to save them..? Would this recipe work for diakon radish instead of cabbage? I modified this recipe using miso paste red and red chili garlic sauce I do feel the amount of ginger is overpowering was looking for the tang it tasted so hot I added pineapple juice let’s see how it comes but doesn’t have the red juice and looks kinda dry Ish let’s see in three days how it looks .. I’m excited to experiment ty again minimalist baker again ur recipes never fail me. In any case; I would love to suggest a vegan drunken noodles recipe if you are interested! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Thank you so much, I can’t wait to check it out, I’ve got some “make your own tempeh” on my site if your interested, it’s really good. Dissolve the salt in the water to make a brine. I had one batch that tasted perfect on the counter but then after continuing to slowly ferment in the fridge it ended up a little too sour for my taste. Either of those options would be fine! Toss Boneless Kitchen is our go-to for vegan Korean food made without alliums. After 24 hours, open kimchi and pack the mixture down with a spoon (the cabbage will have likely shrunk and you’ll have more liquids). i hate buying something when i can easily make it myself. Kim chi should be salty, but yes, I’m guessing further rinsing would’ve reduced that. This looks delicious! But i have a question, could i use normal sugar instead of coconut sugar? Now waiting for the fermentation. I woke up super early like 3 am today and just going though some recipes online and found yours kimchi one and it def caught my eyes because I am from Korea, and I looked at the all the ingredients and I wasn’t really sure about it so i decided to make it because I really cant get a lot of things here in Italy to make Kimchi. Follow the recipe as instructed and you should be good. I made this over the weekend and let it ferment on the counter for 4 days – I was planning on a week but literally couldn’t wait any longer. But I had been craving Kimchi for a while. I made my kimchi but no sweetener and would like to add some, can I add after the fermentation is complete? Practice makes perfect with kimchi. Next place your cabbage in a large mixing bowl and begin packing a generous amount of sea salt in between each of the leaves. You can just as easily blend it with the apple/onion mixture adding a couple tablespoons of water as well. I definitely have to try this one, it’s such a fun process to make your own! I think the vegan “fish sauce” is what made all the difference. Made my first batch and will be making another pretty soon. You say it will last months? That’s brilliant!!!! Thanks for this recipe. A vegan variety does not use fish and uses an apple, for example. (Korean Radishes). Those giant jars are hard to come by… so, if you bring them back, she will knock $3.00 off the price… if you don’t bring it back then she won’t let you buy a big jar of it until you do! I don’t know if this is a silly question, but once it’s in the fridge, how does the fermentation “stop”? I love the addition of carrots instead of radish, and the sweetness from the pineapple juice. After posting a picture of this vegan kimchi on my instagram story, I got a lot of messages regarding kimchi being vegan and requests for this recipe … Gonna be another regular recipe to add to my repertoire. i can’t wait to eat it on my buddha bowls!! I’ve got orange juice and whole pears as well that I could possibly squeeze the juice out of, if needed. i just made this recipe and have it fermenting in my cupboard. Whenever I need a pick-me-up, I sneak a forkful. it’s not so good as a stand alone, but i’m sure its amazing on some eggs or rice. Cheers! I have made this recipe several times now and it is always great! Just made this. If using these, add to cabbage when mixing scallions and wet mixtures together. I want to let you know that there are various kinds of Kimchi such as Raddish, cucumber and even “white”(no red pepper paste) Kimchies! Thanks so much for sharing, Mark. We’ll add it to our ideas list. The only thing I 6sis different was instead of pineapple juice I ended up using chunks of fresh pineapple (juice wasn’t working at the time). But it was great for cooking! Hi, is it possible to substitute demerara brown sugar instead of the coconut sugar? What makes it red, and how can I best keep the bright color? Let me start by saying my daughter and I LOVE kimchi… My husband not so much. I used the Mae Ploy Red Curry Paste I happened to have in the fridge. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make. The Kimchi-Making Process. They used to put it on the BBQ and cook it. Combine salt with 2 cups of lukewarm water, stir to dissolve salt. A couple of differences: Does it stop fermenting once you put it in the fridge? I’m confused. Thanks so much for your kind words, HyeMi! Next time, try that and it should help with the saltiness! It’s become my “go to” for kimchee. Nevertheless a lesson learned! I failed to push down the cabbage everyday and was wondering why juice was dripping down from the jar….when it was the final day I opened it and yea it went everywhere. We’re so glad it turned out well! Pizzeria Lola in Minneapolis puts kimchee on their Lady Zaza pizza. Fermenting: Let kimchi sit at room temp (or in a cool place like a pantry or closet if weather is extremely warm) for 24 – 36 hours. Thanks! Is red pepper flakes the same as red chili flakes? You may find you like it more or less spicy. This recipe has fish sauce in it. Making a second batch as we speak and had to leave a review! My husband who is vegan and loves spice requests this monthly. Check out this tutorial! If you’ve never tried it, I hope you’re inspired to get in the kitchen and give it a try, or pick up a ready-made vegan version and enjoy asap! Oh my gosh. i have never tried kimchi, but need more fermented foods in my diet, and your site is my go-to for new ideas! www.npfamilyrecipes.com/recipe/super-easy-vegan-napa-cabbage-kimchi Hi Jeanie, we haven’t experimented with any of those, so we’re not sure! I like the thought of using an apple, but if you’re in a pinch without an apple in sight, use 2 teaspoons of organic pure cane sugar, coconut sugar or sugar in the raw – just the purest sugar you can find. Also why do some use rice flour and water and you choose not to? Hi 2. people only eat fermented one. Making it again today. Do I need to do something or should I just leave it as is? Similar to saurkraut, kimchi is a fermented food. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Except when I run out and have to wait for my husband to drive me over to my favorite little hole in the wall Korean store to buy a giant gallon sized pickle jar of authentic homemade Kimchee by Mrs. Sun Joo Kim!!!! This Kimchi Hummus is a very simple recipe that’s definitely worth a try, especially … You have been warned. Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice is the culmination of having lots of odds and ends (like one single solitary kale leaf) in my fridge and not enough energy in my body to come up with anything else … Can I omit or sub with something else? KIMCHI: Traditional kimchi isn't vegan, but many brands of kimchi sold in grocery stores omit the fish sauce to cut costs. I just saw it’s in the vegan fish sauce! Can’t wait to try. As your kimchi ferments the flavors will develop, taste every 24 hours and place kimchi in the refrigerator once you’re happy with the taste and to slow fermentation, usually after 36 – 48 hours. Is it because i used too much salt? This looks so good, have had some excellent Kimchi since living in the US, but never thought about trying to make it myself! Hope that helps! Thanks for getting back to me!! Cut the stem end of cabbage lengthwise in half only about 3 - 4 inches in. I’d change over to regular lids that seal really well. It’s simple to make homemade vegan kimchi! Kimchi on eggs would incredible right now. Cheers, friends! Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. But if it doesn’t, you can save the liquid from the cabbage and top off the jars. It should be tangy, spicy and slightly sweet. He worked in the school cafeteria and had brought home a literal vat of kimchi…uncovered…in my fridge… I was already queasy, so the story tells itself. Thanks so much, I’ll be making this again for sure! In the last couple weeks, I’ve tried 2 different spice blends, both delicious and noted below. Actually sour Kim Chi is quite good. Xo. Thank you. I safely ferment fruit and veg in straight water, wild ferments, no mould or negative microbes. SpicyTangyCrunchySuper healthyFragrant& Delicious. The cabbage is then rinsed and dried and coated with the carrot, cabbage, and sauce mixture. Use more red pepper flakes for heat or more Korean for sweet. This process is what gives kimchi its hallmark effervescence, tanginess, and tasty funk, captured through the natural dynamics between bacteria and their environment. Serve with rice, use in Kimchi Fried Rice or make Kimchi Tofu Scramble! This recipe is time intensive but sooooo worth it!! This is mainly because it lacks a strong starch like potato or rice, an essential ingredient for kimchi fermentation. Great recipe for a vegan kimchi! I love this recipe! Let us know if you try it! Bring a pot of water to a boil and place your containers (I used 1 large mason jar, and 1 small glass container // as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), in a clean sink and pour the boiling water over top. So glad you enjoyed it, Dani! Thanks so much for sharing! May I ask why coconut sugar and have you tried white or honey instead? I know go big or go home. While waiting, this is a good time to sterilize your storage containers. I also love Chow chow, which sounds similar to this. Traditional kimchi has fish sauce or at least dried shrimp. She is so funny… a super sweet lady… she has a full refrigerated section filled with NOTHING BUT KIMCHEE!!! Thanks for sharing, Ronna! Thank you. I’ve been known to grab a fork and eat directly out of those big bulk size Kimchi jars from Costco. While traditional kimchi recipes call for fish sauce, we have officially created this delicious vegan version that you will love! Let us know how it goes! But we used a quart size mason jar and a ~2 cup jar. Also, I want to store the other 3 jars to eat later, so should we use canning lids and boil jars as I would with jams, to give them longer shelf life? He hasn’t found a good vegan one in stores…he said this was better than the traditonal! I made this recipe but I’m afraid I didn’t care for it as, for me anyway, it had way too much ginger; that’s all I could taste. :), Hi! I love my local store’s Kim Chee. Wondering if there is an advantage to leaving the cabbage as a whole head before adding the salt as you do and then separating them later on as opposed to separating the leaves in the beginning before salting them? This is a vegan ... source We are glad you enjoyed the kimchi :D. I made it and it was fabulous. Turned out great. (If you haven’t discovered Savory porridge your life is not complete.) How much kimchi does this recipe yield? Mix everything together: Once cabbage is ready, drain water, reserving ½ cup, and rinse well. You can most definelty leave out the chili flakes and use more ginger and garlic. I just found you while surfing, looking for new plant based recipes! This is my second time ever making kimchi, and this recipe is FAR superior to what I used before. Salt and rinse the cabbage, cut up vegetables, make a spicy slurry with rice, and mix it all … We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Meryl! It has been updated with new photos and helpful tips in March 2020. Once cabbage is ready, drain water, reserving ½ cup, and rinse well. It’s based on the flavor profile of kimchi – garlicky, … Thank you for sharing this. Thank you! It’s super helpful for us and other readers! Thank you for sharing such a great tip!! But if you give it a try, we would love to hear how it goes! Many thanks. Thanks Guys x x. YAY! I could put something in this jar, and place a weight to push down, and get the liquid above the weight to make it anaerobic (like how i make sauerkraut), Yeah, me too! I poured away the salt water residue that was remaining in the bowl and just mixed the dried cabbage leaves with the chilli sauce. This recipe is going to be a regular. When making the sauce I put all the ingredients for the fish sauce and the sauce in the food processor together. ha, glad you enjoyed it otherwise! It should be tangy, spicy and slightly sweet. Red pepper flakes are the same as red chili flakes, yes. Kimchi will keep in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 weeks, and even months. Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? I was trying to keep it local, which is why I subbed napa cabbage for regular cabbage instead. DOWNLOAD MY EASY 60 VEGAN RECIPES EBOOK http://www.thecheaplazyvegan.com/ebook WELCOME TO ANOTHER MUKBANG!!! With clean hands, begin placing the coated cabbage leaves in the container, packing down to ensure there is as little air as possible between leaves. Thanks Dana! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? Hi Carly, The sauce should provide enough liquid to cover the cabbage. Completely addicted and almost finished the whole jar already. I didn’t need to keep the salt water and add that in too? It’s the kind of recipe that once you make it the first time, you’ll get faster & better the next few times! Have been trying to look for a good kimchi vegan recipe to try so I’m happy to have come across yours! You need to let the salt work its magic for that long and soften the cabbage. But if you give it a try let us know how it goes! I’m a tad worried about exploding kimchi! Hi It can help with IBS, boost your immunity, aid in weight loss and even promote better skin. And now you throw this at me? Hi Amanda, add in step 4! Yes, I too need an alternative to pineapple juice – what is a good substitute? For non-vegetarians, adding pork makes a really delicious soup. What can I substitute for coconut sugar and pineapple juice? do you think that it matters? Please help! Thank you. Thus, figuring out a way to make vegan kimchi not just look like kimchi but taste like the kimchi I grew up eating was critical. I skip this to make my kimchi 100% vegan. Kimchi is a mixture of vegetables and spices that go through a fermentation process. xo. If you have gloves (disposable or rubber), use them at this time as the sauce can irritate sensitive hands (I didn’t, but thought it was worth mentioning). Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Stephanie. Give cabbage a good mix every now and then. :). But in my experience it’s best to refrigerate. I can’t wait to try it! Hi Annie, it will vary slightly based on the size of your cabbage. Sorry, we don’t have an exact weight of cabbage for you! I have not tried it yet but it smells AMAZING!! A good indicator of when it’s done fermenting is the smell. After recovering from a severe parasite and only being able to keep down broth and rice gruel for a month, I open my fridge to discover my roomate’s “present”. what about maple syrup, honey or stevia for sweetness? Thanks so much! Repeat until all leaves have been salted. DELICIOUS! 3. people eat any kinds! 1/4 cup warm water, Easy to follow, absolutely delicious and addictive. Also, is there a possibility of the jars exploding? :) Hello! Can I use fresh pineapple juice instead of canned? This recipe is a keeper and I will make this again! I’ve not tried canning this but I think it would work! I thought I’d share some of my experiences. We will clarify! Then, slowly pull apart to … I made this with my paternal grandmother, and she says it’s pretty good(basically a Korean stamp of approval). I made this and it’s was delicious! Combine the rice, water, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce in a mason jar or medium bowl. Can this be made with just green cabbage? I’ll pass on the brownie,’ but ‘If you don’t get that brownie away from me, I might get sick.’. Slice quarters laterally into 2 inch chunks, as shown above. Rinse cabbage well. Mostly due to easier ingredient accessibility. Thanks! However, my kimchi pancake recipe is vegan, meaning without eggs, meat, and fish, but tastes incredibly delicious! The days are getting colder and I can’t help but reach for my trusty kimchi stew (aka jjigae in Korean) recipe. I tasted it and was amazed. Feel free to add in other veggies! Hi Miwa, it sounds like maybe your cabbage was on the smaller end? I don’t like super sour kimchi. Learnt my lesson. Is it necessary to add the sugar? Hi Kailin, the chili flakes provide the red color. Can I use red curry paste in the recipe instead of red pepper flakes? Thank you for the recipe! In fact, kimchi is their national dish, and once you become accustomed to its unique characteristics, you may find yourself hooked! It’s mixed with carrots and cabbage and set aside to marinate. From what I’ve read, I wouldn’t ferment for more than 21 days. I doubled the recipe and followed your instructions to a T. I tried it after it was made and was worried in wouldn’t turn out as it seemed to lack salt. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Does that have the same effect? I’ve never made kimchi before, but I’m excited to try this. So excited to try more of your recipes. In a blender add garlic, ginger, fresh chili, persimmon, slat and rice flour porridge. I can’t really eat spicy things . I’ve also used different style cabbages, all great. Have a question? Taste and adjust flavor as needed. I also add miso. Next, prepare your chili sauce by adding fresh ginger, garlic, onion and red chili flake to a food processor or blender. Aha thanks ! Each day it ferments, open up and press down with a clean utensil, such as a spoon, to press out air bubbles and ensure the kimchi is immersed in liquid. Looking for recipes to use it with main entrees. After 2 1/2 days fermenting I have transferred the jars to the refrigerator. Thanks for sharing that tip! Also, can I add in other veggies, such as daikon, or kohlrabi, or other firm or root veggies? Hello! We think the sugar swap would be fine! Anyway, you mentioned that you don’t want to over ferment it. (Much to my husbands horror) Thanks for the great recipe!! We share b-days!! Higher temperatures will progress fermentation while cooler will slow it down. You say to put it in the fridge to keep it fermenting for up to a week, but doesn’t putting it in the fridge stop fermentation? Let containers cool slightly, then dry with a clean towel and set aside. PS. Maybe regular apple with lemon juice? thanks! 100% better than what you get at restaurants. Can you take it out ? If you like kimchi, you have to try this vegan version that really is quite easy to master even though it takes longer than most (read: all) of my recipes. I was still digesting the wonderfulness of Snickers Cheesecake. Needless to say, it wasn’t kimchi in her mind, but it was super hot so she ate it. Or, let it ferment for 1-2 days, then go about the canning process (to preserve it for when I REALLY want kimchi, but don’t feel like making it)! Updated: Vegan Kimchi was originally published in October 2014. Basically you need to create an anaerobic environment so that the good bacteria you want can go to work, and bad bacteria doesn’t have a chance to grow. 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