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Homemade kimchi
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Catherine Aulani
🌶️ Dive into the vibrant world of homemade kimchi! This list features all the essential ingredients that bring that perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and crunchy goodness. Whether you’re a kimchi novice or a seasoned pro, these items will help you cr...
 
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Stick with darker colors
Large Plastic Bowls
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Large metal bowls are easy to clean and very durable
Libertyware 20 Qt Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl
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Stainless steel with rubber bottoms help keep the bowl in place while mixing
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls - Viking Culinary Products
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Food safe gloves when handling the pepper powder
Black Nitrile Gloves
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Plastic or wood, whichever you are comfortable working with.
Cutting Board
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I like my Vitamix blender because it gets all the pieces blended smoothly.
Vitamix: High Performance Blenders - Blending Machines
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I personally have this and find the water seal helps keep the smell at bay.
Seeutek 5L Fermentation Crock Jar
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This is my go to red pepper or gochugaru powder. But make sure you get red pepper flakes that are coarse ground.
Wang PREMIUM Korean Red Chili Flakes
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I like to add a touch of this soy sauce to my sauce
Soy Sauce - Sempio
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Fish sauce is a must in kimchee and this is my go to sauce. Remember the 3 crabs!
Three Crabs Brand Fish Sauce, 24-Ounce Bottle
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Make sure to have a good knife that is long enough to cut through the cabbage
MAC Knife
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These jars are great for small batches, just make sure to loosen the tops to help relieve pressure.
Large Mason Jars
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If you really want an umami experience, salted shrimp is a great way to add depth instead of the fish sauce.
Saeu-jeot
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Sometimes I give away my kimchi in containers I don't mind gifting.
Square Plastic Containers With Lids
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I love a good pair of long chopsticks to help me fish out my kimchee
Wooden Chopsticks
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A must have for enjoying kimchee with your dishes
Korean Spoons
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My kids love eating out of these but be careful because it does transfer heat.
Gold / Rice Bowls / Bowls: Home & Kitchen
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A standup strainer for draining your washed cabbage
Extra Large Strainer
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Not all salt is created equal. Get some quality salt
Korean Sea Salt
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If you don't have Korean sea salt, kosher salt is a great alternative
Kosher Salt: Grocery & Gourmet Food
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Smaller blenders are great when you are only making a small batch of kimchi
Blenders - Small Appliances: Home & Kitchen
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