Kimchi

[nuyorican]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 13 March 2025 at 19:34

[Rowe]

Much cheaper to make it yourself if you can be bothered. Get yourself some jars ordered.

[P2KKA]

My Sainsburys has this. Not bad but im no connoisseur..

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/vadasz...

I would be looking at online or an Asian supermarket if you want a decent amount. Or even to make it.

[NSNO]

P2KKA said:

My Sainsburys has this. Not bad but im no connoisseur..

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/vadasz...

I would be looking at online or an Asian supermarket if you want a decent amount. Or even to make it.

I haven't tried their kimchi, but loved the jalapeño relish that they do.

[otolith]

Making it is easy. You just chop and salt the vegetables, mix in the spices, and put it in an appropriate container to rot ferment for a bit.

[otolith]

Fundamentally, yes. Lactofermented cabbage. Doesn't taste the same, but same concept.

[Cotty]

2 kg bag for £23.90 https://mrkimchi.co.uk/

I bought from this store that had a stand at an Ideal Home Exhibition https://www.kimchiwitheverything.com/

[Lotobear]

nuyorican said:

Is Sauerkraut the same thing by the way?

Pretty much (fermented cabbage) but without the spices and other things used in Kimchi

[Lotobear]

Kimchi is dead easy to make - Mrs Loto knocks the stuff out and I love it.

Red cabbage, rice wine vinegar, sugar, chillis, other bits (only she knows) and some chopped coriander - ferment for a bit and then serve.

Nothing better with some air fried Cumerland Sos and a fried or poached egg

[otolith]

nuyorican said:

How does one know how much fermenting to do? Or is it like pickling where it just lasts for years.

Until it is as sour as you like it really, then refrigerate to slow further development.

[Mobile Chicane]

It is piss-easy to make yourself, but I do like the Vadasz options, occasionally on offer at supermarkets.

There's a 1Kg catering size, from Brake's:

https://www.brake.co.uk/delicatessen/antipasti/veg...

[Cotty]

nuyorican said:

Mobile Chicane said:

There's a 1Kg catering size, from Brake's:

https://www.brake.co.uk/delicatessen/antipasti/veg...

Post of the century!

Im not sure why I bother sometimes

Cotty said:

2 kg bag for £23.90 https://mrkimchi.co.uk/

[M5-911]

I do make a lot of fermented food including kimchi (cabbage, daikon, watermelon and others). Very healthy and yummy. Takes a little bit of time to make but it is very rewarding. I make large batches so I have enough for a year supply.

Here is a traditional recipe:

https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/tongbaechu-kimchi

[Cotty]

nuyorican said:

Sorry. Why does 1kg sound bigger than 2kg?

I suppose its like when Burger chains in America tried to introduce the 1/3 pound burger and people rejected it as they thought the 1/4 pound burger was bigger. Because 4 >

[P2KKA]

Kimchi fried rice with an egg on top is so easy. I even use packet microwave rice and fry it instead of microwave it.

[Mobile Chicane]

nuyorican said:

And on further investigation, the Brakes Bros offering isn't a KG anyway. It's four x 250g. Which isn't the same thing at all!

Imagine the disappointment waiting for your behemoth kimchi to arrive, most likely on a pallet. And then the postman just hands you a packet with four little tubs in it. You'd be wounded.

I have seen the 1Kg tub with my own eyes. It looks exactly like the retail version, only bigger.

[dickymint]

If you're going to make your own Kimchi I'd suggest using the correct peppers - Gochugaru


https://starrymart.co.uk/starry-mart-mashida-red-p...


Absolute bargain at £4.49 for 1/2 a Kilo

Or if you're lazy like me just by ready made and enjoy the real thing and different brands...............


https://starrymart.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=k...

[dickymint]

Had my Kimchi fix for breakfast in work yesterday! These are the only ones I've found where the Kimchi is 'proper' and not just powder or flakes..........















Cheap quick and super tasty. Of couese you can pimp them up by adding some shredded chicken, or whatever you fancy (eggs are good) I've always got a jar of Kimchi in my locker for other types of noodle

[vaud]

NSNO said:

P2KKA said:

My Sainsburys has this. Not bad but im no connoisseur..

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/vadasz...

I would be looking at online or an Asian supermarket if you want a decent amount. Or even to make it.

I haven't tried their kimchi, but loved the jalapeño relish that they do.

Both the Kimchi and the relish are excellent