How to Make Kimchi, Small Batch Easy Kimchi Recipe by CiCi Li

I've always been a fan of kimchi. Many years ago, I was very lucky to learn to make Kimchi with an amazing Korean chef. And today, I’d like to share with you my homemade kimchi recipe. It's easy and delicious. Let's get started.
Kimchi Recipe: cicili.tv/how-to-make-kimchi/
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Rest time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
For the Napa Cabbage:
3 pounds Napa cabbage
3 tablespoons coarse sea salt
For the rice paste:
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons sweet rice flour
For the spicy paste:
6 garlic cloves, pureed
1/2 teaspoon ginger, peeled, pureed
1/2 apple, chopped, pureed
1/4 onion, chopped, pureed
2 tablespoons sand lance fish sauce
2 tablespoons anchovy fish sauce
1 tablespoon salted shrimp (saeu-jeot)
2 tablespoons Korean plum extract syrup (maesil chung)
2 stalks scallions, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups Korean radish, cut into matchstick pieces
1 cup carrot, cut into matchstick pieces
1/2 cup Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
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[@Skiddla]

serious knife skills

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks for your comment! 😄

[@mariohernandez2115]

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[@gorillachilla]

Put your hand on the board she will show you a special skill

[@ChupraCumbra]

Common in Asian s....

[@timothycaldwell2560]

I go to a small Asian market by my house, i get my tea and bread there. I was sick one day and the older Korean woman who owns it made me wait while she went to the back and made me kimchi fried rice. She said it was really good for you and full of antioxidants and probiotics and that it would make me feel better. Boy was she right!!! I woke up feeling fantastic! I now follow her advice and have 100g of kimchi (I buy from her) every day.

[@CiCiLi]

She sounds like a very kind person. I love the story, and thanks for sharing it with us! Cheers to yummy and healthy kimchi! ☺️

[@howardwear]

Just made a batch as well. There was a small container left after filling the big container, so going to let that keep out of the fridge for 48 hours, then in the fridge, it goes. I want to compare the difference in taste. Thanks again, this is easy to follow. The hardest part was finding everything in the Asian food mart, but worth the effort for sure. Thanks for the easy-to-follow recipe.

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you for this positive feedback! 👍😊👍

[@DanielSosnoski]

Thank you for this recipe, CICI-I made it yesterday! Your instructions were easy to follow. I had all the ingredients except for plum syrup, but I figured that was to add sweetness, so I used a tablespoon of simple syrup instead. Even before fermenting it is so delicious! The flavor and texture are perfect. One thing that surprised me is how much the napa cabbage reduces after brining. Even so, I filled three Mason jars and now have enough kimchi to last a long time.

[@CiCiLi]

I'm very happy to hear your positive feedback! You are right, any syrup or honey would be a good substitute. Enjoy! ☺️👍

[@GabeM-qx6km]

The red pepper is very hot

[@chavivabatyah8373]

I used amber agava syrup because I could not find plum syrup. Was still delicious also! Awesome recipe!

[@pekonkar226]

Trying this today 😂😊 thank you

[@Sunshine-vi2mp]

Thank you Cici! You’ve always have the BEST instruction! Precise and save viewers screen time!

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks a ton for your lovely comment! ☺️💕

[@MrTobi013]

Oh, I have to make this! Theres a certain young man I'd like to impress with this! Thank you for the amazingly easy to follow recipe!!❤

[@CiCiLi]

You are so welcome! Happy cooking! 😊

[@smac3662]

I saw a video of someone else making kimchi years ago and what they put in theirs looked unappetizing. This recipe has me rethinking and wanting to give it a shot. The ingredients really look good and flavorful. Thank you for you sharing food that should be tried by everyone, since I heard that it was good for the stomach as well.

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you for your lovely feedback! Kimchi is indeed very healthy. It has lots of probiotic. 😊

[@rafaelkoga5762]

thank you very much for sharing this!! Thank you!!

[@CiCiLi]

And I must thank you for watching! ☺️

[@pidhasuriyawong579]

Will try this recipe for sure . Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻😋

[@CiCiLi]

😊👍

[@leya_f]

This looks sooo good! I’ve watched a couple recipes for kimchi but this one looks like it’ll suit my taste the best. Thanks!

[@CiCiLi]

My pleasure 😊

[@lumanart5006]

looks great!

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you, Li Li!

[@reno-koreanfoodlover6569]

Looks delicious....gonna have to try it, thanks for sharing🌺

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you! Keep me posted on how it turns out. ☺️👍

[@sophienben-achour5450]

Great video! I really liked how clear and precise this video was. Great job 👏🏽 I’ve been reading about how Kimchi is very healthy for the body’s micro biome so I thought I’ll try to make some. Can’t wait to try it out at home! 👍🏽

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you! I’m happy that you enjoyed this video. I hope you’ll have fun making and eating kimchi. Best wishes! 😊

[@DaPs166]

Love this

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you ☺️

[@research-leahcooking7771]

wonderful recipe

[@CiCiLi]

Glad you liked it

[@mariannesitumorang796]

Easy to follow...clear and not too much explenation.

[@user-nv9pe8df8p]

awesome

[@fredarc5074]

I LOVE IT..thanks

[@CiCiLi]

😊🙏

[@AliseL22]

We just finished making your recipe today and it looks wonderful. The previous time I made it, I added far too much ginger and it was very overpowering. Thank you for sharing all the details with us.

[@CiCiLi]

I’m so glad that it works out this time! Thank you for sharing your cooking journey with me! ☺️👍

[@christinasscratchkitchen2565]

Oh wow, my mouth is literally watering watching this. I have got to try this.

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment! And have fun cooking! :)

[@shoshonarc1126]

Thank you!!!

[@CiCiLi]

My pleasure! ☺️

[@svetlana7904]

Nice and easy:)))) Thankyouuuuuu lovely girl... love it

[@JJ-rf7dg]

That looks awesome.

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks a ton! 😀

[@moons.1423]

This is absolutely spectacular. THANK YOU CICI 🌹 I can't wait to make this kimchi recipe 😋

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks a ton for your kind words! 😊🙏

[@moons.1423]

@@CiCiLi you are most welcome 😊

[@27kjh]

Great video. Thanks.

[@CiCiLi]

Glad you liked it!

[@tsailingmerrem9687]

Great recipe. can't wait to try it this weekend.

[@CiCiLi]

I hope you’ll enjoy! 👍☺️

[@jweetogh4320]

Wow you have a talent for explaining it in a very compact way. Thanks!

[@CiCiLi]

Glad it was helpful! 😊🙏

[@JTWaters68]

Love the simplicity of your video. Made my first batch last week, using everything but plum syrup and korean radish, which are items not easily available in the rural area where I live. Looking forward to trying after 7 days of fermentation. Thank you!

[@CiCiLi]

I hope you’ll enjoy the kimchi. I'm excited for you! Cheers ☺️🙏

[@sherlynpuclalay8236]

Wow kimchi I love Korean food..

[@CiCiLi]

Cheers to kimchi ☺️

[@ancientixl]

Excellant, excellant, excellant presentation. Thank-you very much!!! I love kimchi but have only had it once 50 years ago. Now I can make it myself. I didn't know it was so easy to make. You're wonderful!!!

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks a ton for your kind words! Happy cooking 😊

[@hankj91]

It looks delicious. We, Koreans, call this kind of kimchi, Mat-kimchi, which means fast kimchi with good taste.

[@nileshbhattacharya2526]

Looks so good Sis. You are best . Lots of love and huge respect from my deep bottom heart 💓 Keep it up ☺️........

[@CiCiLi]

Many thanks my friend Nilesh!

[@ilocosnorte1785]

Gosh! That looks so delicious great appetizers.

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks a lot! Glad that you enjoyed the video! :)

[@farmanali_official]

I made this in my home Pakistan 🇵🇰 and every one like it. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks so much for the feedback! I'm so happy that everyone enjoyed it! :)

[@npeace312]

My mouth is watering this looks so good!

[@CiCiLi]

Glad that you enjoyed this video! Yummy 😋

[@SpamMouse]

Thank you, quick clear instructions. 👍

[@CiCiLi]

Glad it was helpful! Happy cooking 😊

[@marilouchan4500]

I will try this once I find a Korean store nearby, thank you Cici for this recipe ❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@CiCiLi]

You are most welcome! Best wishes 🥰🙏

[@minyoongi--9871]

맛이 너무 좋아요.. 먹어봤는데..감사합니다 😊

[@virginiabrown4381]

Maybe we can buy in a store kimchi ready made I have no Korean radish Korean red pepper flakes then the syrup

[@minyoongi--9871]

@@virginiabrown4381 yuh

[@lailanid]

Thank you. I made exactly how you showed and I love it! So yummy!

[@CiCiLi]

Wonderful! I’m so happy that you enjoyed it 😊

[@vaiariivirangi1829]

Thank you x ❤I love kimchi, I’m gona try this at home xx

[@CiCiLi]

Happy cooking and enjoy! ☺️✨

[@KevinUchiwa]

Really great CiCi, that's always delicious when i see, i'm so hungry

[@CiCiLi]

☺️ you are the best! 🌟☺️

[@langkawiguy3292]

와우 맛있어보이네요 한국에서 김치는 지역마다 만드는 방법이 조금씩 다르고 종류도 많이 있어요 만드신 김치도 매우 맛있어 보입니다 구독하고 있고 다른 음식 영상도 잘 보고있습니다 ^^

[@joudyakaash6246]

Should I make it? I'm Syrian..I haven't tasted it before Is it yummy?

[@blackhorse2947]

我今天在做黃瓜泡菜，吃完後看了看你的版本。 我喜歡你用的一些配料。 下次我會試試的。 保持安全，和諧相處

[@CiCiLi]

祝你烹飪愉快！😊👍

[@juliadiorio7932]

Thanks CiCi...Just made the Kimchi and you made it so easy. Love it !! Thank you

[@CiCiLi]

Cheers to yummy kimchi 😋

[@ladyjill4992]

hello can use also glutinous rice flour???

[@kazuma96-dq5zw]

Thanks love your video nice and simple.

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks for watching! 😊🙏

[@Umoronz]

Best friendly and look great

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks Ben! 😊

[@dopeynhappy]

I watch all your videos Cici and I love how thorough and well you explain everything. Also I love how real you seem and we don't get a "persona" but a real person! Keep doing you!

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks so much for your heartwarming and encouraging comment! I’m so glad that you enjoy my videos! 😊🙏

[@svetlana7904]

Exactly

[@cherrymine15vlog85]

Thanks for sharing this kimchi recipe looks super yummy i like to do also

[@CiCiLi]

So glad that you enjoy it 😃

[@homerecipehome8446]

good work

[@Indayjin03153]

Yummy

[@Cosmos-ze1oz]

Wow.... her using knife is very impressive! Great film!

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you! 😊🙏

[@sarahmohamed1722]

Very simple recipe, but do you have to use the glutinous rice flour?

[@FancyTruth1]

Thank you, from Texas USA 🤎

[@CiCiLi]

It's my pleasure! Happy Lunar New Year! ☺️

[@dianam9537]

Thank you for the recipe, I just made it yesterday. Can i ask if i am fermenting in the fridge do i keep the lid on or do i need to open it from time to time?

[@ashleighnicolepantoja4650]

thank you for kimchi recipe

[@CiCiLi]

You are so welcome 😊

[@brianparket5548]

I have never tasted kimchi, but, I know that the fermentation takes a while..This recipe looks like I a 67 year old man might be capable of preparing this. THANK YOU for sharing..❤

[@CiCiLi]

I hope you’ll enjoy it! Cheers 😊🙏

[@augustday6]

Yes! Thank you very much. 8}

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you for watching this video! ☺️

[@leselle777]

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate the step by step. Now I can confidantly try it. I am from Trinidad and Tobago two island country in the Caribbean and I wanted a side dish that is good for gut health. Thank you.

[@CiCiLi]

Glad that you like this video! Have fun making and eating kimchi! 😊

[@nenitawilliams]

Sounds good.. i’ll try it

[@CiCiLi]

Happy cooking! :D

[@anjnag6965]

Very nice and easy recipe just how i wanted to make in a small quantity.

[@CiCiLi]

Glad that you enjoy this. Thanks! ☺️

[@briankim151]

Thank you for this great recipe, CICI

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks so much for your support Brian! :)

[@dammiholbourne4093]

Splendid, I am definitely going to make your receipe as it is the most quick and east way to make kimchi.

[@CiCiLi]

Glad that you enjoy this recipe! 😊

[@LinhNguyen-hn1yg]

Good channel ! Thanks !

[@CiCiLi]

☺️🙏🌸💐

[@JohnC-kc5uh]

This is so awesome

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you! ☺️

[@jerrylawson6905]

This looks soooo good. You have great cleaver skills by the way. Very professional. My cabbages, radishes, and carrots are growing well. They cannot wait to be Kimchi

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you! That's sounds very exciting. Have fun making kimchi! ☺️

[@jeremiah1528]

Looks so good ! ❤️...

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you 😋

[@fatihalahlal9090]

أعجبتني الوصفة ❤❤❤و تعجبني فيديوهاتك❤و متابعتك من المغرب

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you for watching! ☺️✨

[@lucyj2580]

Beautiful ❤!

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you! 😊

[@jamiemsorenson7426]

Great video! Thanks for making so easy! The quality and organization of the video helped a lit as well. My first time to make kimchi.

[@CiCiLi]

I hope you’ll enjoy the recipe! Have fun making kimchi! 😊👍

[@ngochuynh547]

Thanks for share

[@CiCiLi]

😊🙏👍

[@gracechilders4655]

I like your simple & clear instructions.Your chopping skills ( wow). Slow- go me,hope will come out as good as yours.Thank you!

[@CiCiLi]

Happy cooking! I’m sure that you can do it too! 💪😊👍

[@almalih8217me]

Healthy food.. healthy place..i love how you did this kimchi in a good and clean way. Sarang Hae ❤

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks! Glad that you liked the video ☺️

[@lilethsalazar8567]

Love your kimchi😊

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you 😊

[@Akib-zg7dg]

Thank

[@rawshonakhter3235]

How long will it be good for?

[@chewygo]

Thank you for the instructions. I used pineapple juice to make the paste instead of plain water. I also skipped the apple and plum syrup since the pineapple juice is already sweet. The kimchi turned out really good. :) I got the pineapple juice from Trader Joe's.

[@CiCiLi]

That sounds wonderful! I can see it works. Happy cooking! :)

[@Cloudybee_100]

What brand?

[@batukhan6406]

Nicely done. Thank you. I'm making it without the fish sauce.

[@CiCiLi]

I hope you’ll enjoy the kimchi! 😋👍

[@temaletilevaitaimann-tuaki4794]

thank you. Kia Ora from Aotearoa - New Zealand

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you, Kia! :D

[@sandteedal9022]

Your kitchen is so beautiful!

[@CiCiLi]

Many thanks for your kind words! ☺️

[@kayubalak4497]

When we store kimchi in an airtight glass container or mason jar in the fridge, will escaping gas (during fermentation) cause the jar to explode?

[@blinkingstay3369]

Can i put the kimchi on room temperature after putting it on the fridge for few days? I want to fasten its fermentation now hihihigu

[@airportbumdad]

You always make it look so easy 😂

[@CiCiLi]

Hahaha. It's indeed pretty easy. 😄

[@instinct_shdw1384]

Is there anything we can substitute the fish sauces and shrimp paste with if your allergic?

[@johnwilliamson9453]

Excellent vlog on kimchi making, one of the best! However, when I have cut the Napa cabbage like you did, it came out quite salty. So I went back to quartering (cutting the head into 4 pieces) and salting by that method. When you do the bite sized pieces, you don’t get an over-salted taste?

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks for your question! After salting the cabbage, make sure to rinse it a few times, like 3 to 5 times, until the cabbage doesn't taste that salty anymore. Then you should have really tasty kimchi. ☺️👍

[@johnwilliamson9453]

@@CiCiLi Just also want to say there is no way to print the recipe other than doing a screen shot. It would be great if you had a print button that would take the recipe to the printer directly.

[@zillahjacobs6134]

@@johnwilliamson9453 if you’re using Apple just open the page so the recipe is showing and then do the usual to print the page or just copy the text into Notes/Pages or whatever text editor you use, so you get rid of all the unnecessary stuff like photos, and you’re done. With Windows-sorry!

[@mumofmany7589]

Great video, very clear instructions. I love kimchi, I buy it in jars, but its expensive and being vegan this isn't for me, but any tips on the process of making my own, is valuable, thankyou 😊

[@CiCiLi]

I'm glad that you enjoyed this video! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@Glopdemon]

Tried this for my first attempt at kimchi and it turned out great. The only changes I made were using a bit more garlic and shrimp paste instead of the little salted guys.

[@CiCiLi]

Glad that you enjoyed the kimchi! Have a great Sunday! 😊👍

[@stardustmelodys7351]

Thank you for this authentic recipe, I will definetely give it a try! After fermenting the kimchi, how long will it last in the fridge before it goes bad?

[@CiCiLi]

So glad that you enjoy it! It doesn't really go bad since it's fermented. But the longer it's in the fridge, the sourer it will become. So after a few months, Korean will use that kimchi for different stews. ☺️

[@ramonperales7592]

Thanks

[@tisaymd8888]

I am doing low carb. What can we use to replace rice flour?

[@thothheartmaat2833]

ooh this is my first time making this and the spicy paste is really good. this definitely isnt just some boring cabbage..

[@CiCiLi]

Glad you’ve enjoyed it! 😊🙏

[@thothheartmaat2833]

i added the spicy pepper flakes and it tastes really good but then i had some more so i said ok why not ill add the rest.. omg its too spicy.. so now i add water and sausage to make it less spicy and also butter and some other spices.. am i crazy? it tastes so good tho.. @@CiCiLi

[@quranicverses2254]

Hello Ci Ci Li love kimchi. Can it be made without chilli flakes? I cannot have chilli. Please reply.

[@jolandarivera6037]

Can I use daikon radish instead?

[@jakobw135]

Where do the BACTERIA to ferment the Kimchi come from - since you carefully RINSED the cabbage?

[@danbujor5991]

Have a question: what stops the bad bacteria from growing in kimcki ??? I do european stile of fermented veggies. And we add rock salt that stops bad bacteria.

[@vizzini2510]

Cici, you're as cute as a button, and your recipes are very easy to follow. Thanks!

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed my recipes! :)

[@R.DelVecchio80]

I just made this kimchi just as you instructed CiCi and it looks incredible 😋 I had a Korean sardine and crab sauce I used instead but I’m sure it’s good. I never had this plum syrup before does it need to be refrigerated? 🙏 love your recipes

[@R.DelVecchio80]

Plum syrup is fermented, so I’m sure I don’t have to put it in the fridge. Thanks anyway.

[@CiCiLi]

Glad that you enjoyed the kimchi! You could store the syrup at a cool and dark place. There is no need to place it in the fridge. Enjoy! ☺️

[@mariannedippenaar8488]

Very good

[@CiCiLi]

Thanks 😊

[@myatata8088]

Can we used peper paste instead peper flakes?

[@zoramae825]

Hello, your recipe looks delicious and I'm going to try your Kimchi recipe . What I would like to know is, how long can the finished Kimchi (after 7 days) be preserved/kept? Thank you

[@CiCiLi]

Glad that you enjoy my kimchi recipe! You can continue to chill the kimchi in the fridge for up to 3 months, or even longer. It continues to ferment as it ages, becoming sourer. If you find it to be too sour for your taste, you could still use it for different types of kimchi stew. Have fun and best wishes!