I have never made Kimchi. You explain it so clearly and make it look so easy. Tomorrow I will buy the ingredients and keep my fingers crossed for a great batch of Kimchi. I already have my man but I'll still make it :). Wish me luck Maamgchi

The recipe was published on 2014 and she still posts answers to questions. You are great, I’m very happy to be one of your subscribers. Have an awesome day, keep smiling!

I made this Kimchi 2 yrs ago and now I have a korean fiance! He fell inlove with my korean cooking! Little did he know I learned everything from Maangchi.. he’s a chef in Korea, he’s 31 and im 28 yrs old.. and weve been together for 2 yrs now.. what you said is true.. in korea if the wife knows how to make kimchi that means she’s a good cook. His mom was also impressed by my kimchi and last year I was in korea visited his mom and i made dolsot, and name all banchan i made them, and she was really impressed, thanks to you!! I just saw this video again and It reminded me how I wrote down all the ingredients and bought everything at the korean store even the fermented shrimp. I just looked back and this is the first korean dish I cooked for my fiance.. we are getting married next yr january 15, in Seoul Korea, im so excited! kamsahamnida Unni! I loooove you! You inspire me in making korean dish.. I learned every korean dish I know from you! Sending love from the Philippines! ❤️❤️❤️

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I just made kimchi and learned a couple things 1. If you have work in the morning dont start making this at dinner time. I have to wake up in six hours 😅 2. If you think you bowl and strainer are big enough, they aren't. Your kitchen will be a mess 3. If you decide to make some vegetable stock, it'll be hot obviously. So go ahead and stick it in the freezer for 10. Itll really help the flavor. I also personally add a tbsp of double fermented soy sauce in the vegetable stock. Its really good Thank you maangchi I found this video 2 years ago and it has really helped me out a lot ❤❤❤

I swear she has to be the most adorable person ever.

aww i love that shes still looking at comments 6 years later

Tomorrow I'm making this kimchi recipe again,my partner is really picky about kimchi but your recipe is the only one she really likes.❤ Thanks for this delicious recipe 🥰🥰

I tried making kimchi with your recipe and it turned out to be AMAZING!!! It was quite time consuming haha but it was definitely worth it! I didn’t have minari, buchu and marinated shrimps, but still this kimchi was the best I’ve ever eaten in my country! I mean our restaurants’ kimchi wasn’t as good as mine!! Thank you so much for this recipe!!!

Japanese caption was submitted by one of my viewers! Thanks a lot! Now my kimchi video has captions in 23 languages! I'm so impressed with my viewers who volunteer to translate captions, for no other reason than to help others in their country enjoy my videos.

my mom told me that if you can make rice, you can cook.

I am filipino and i learned making kimchi from you. Everytime i make it my korean husband tells me that i make the best kimchi he ever tasted. Thank you for sharing your recipe. Btw i put half of an apple in my sauce everytime.

In the past I've always made Maangchi's mak kimchi using the standard $10 chinese grown gochugaru and I've really enjoyed it. This time I decided to make the "real" kimchi recipe using quality Korean sun-dried pepper flakes like she recommended in her kimchi FAQ. I went with the medium-spicy. It was totally worth the extra effort and the cost. I enjoyed the whole process of salting down the cabbage and watching them magically transform and finally spreading the paste on the individual leaves. I have never tasted better kimchi anywhere--the depth, complexity and intensity of flavor are at a completely different level and it's only a few days old. And the layers look so beautiful on the plate, like French mille feuille pastry. I went out of my way to get the freshest, crispest cabbage and vegetables but the quality of the gochugaru has to be the main factor in this spectacular outcome. I can't stop eating this kimchi. It's inspired me to order the biggest Ejen container that fits in my refrigerator (7.4 liters). Thank you Maangchi. You bring so many so much lasting happiness with your teachings!

I married a korean over three years ago and i’ve been following each of your videos to cook all his traditional favorite food . His mom thinks i’m very good at cooking but i’m just watching all of your videos, so thank you Maangchi i’m her favorite because of you ❤️❤️🥺

Making traditional kimchi is like painting. Your hands are the brush, the paste is the paint, the cabbage is the canvas, and the completed dish is art.

Just finished making the kimchi. This is the third time and I watched video step by step. I bought your cookbook 2yrs ago and made some recipes. Delicious! I like all foods of the world so I rotate cuisine to cuisine. Now I'm back to Korean food. I made the traditional kimchi and it's perfect already! I'm sure once it ferments it'll be even more tasty. I tried a few supermarket kimchis and they don't compare. Thank you so much 💓 Cooking with you was fun.😊

The reason why we put salted shrimp in kimchi is because salted shrimp has lactobacillus needed to ferment kimchi. The protein of shrimp is also the ingredient for lactobacillus fermentation, and in the same way, the protein of milk is the same as cheese or yogurt fermented by lactobacillus.

When I lived in Korea, met My wife there, Learned allot of dishes. Love them, I feel 1/2 Korean now. But miss her cooking, she passed 6 years ago.

I've lost count of the number of times I've used this recipe now, but it must be in the hundreds. My friends mom is Korean, and when I mentioned I was making kimchi she was delighted. When I described the process and mentioned making the "porridge" I swear she almost started crying! "Oh!" she said, "You're doing it the proper way!" Now I have to add an exrtra head of cabbage just so I can take some round for her 😁

I have a friend from South Korea and I told her I wanted to start making my own kimchi. well she then sent me your link and I have been making kimchi this way (because of your help) for two years. I now make some for my mother-in-law because she LOVES IT. thank you so much for helping people like myself. i also make kimchi stew with the kimchi that I make.

This recipe is senstational. Thank you. I made it step by step by pausing and following along. I never thought I could make kimchi as I have been buying it for so long. This gives me confidence to not buy kimchi ever again.

She’s so wholesome and sweet that I feel like I’m talking to a friend, not watching a video 🥺

Who thinks she talks like a cute angel?! 😅

I have followed this recipe 4 times. Today the fourth batch with all Korean ingredients. Taste amazing. Thank you

I’ve made this kim chi recipe every year for the past 4 years and I’m telling you, it is the BEST Kim chi I have ever had. And I frequent Korean restaurants (I live near Korea town in Los Angeles.) thank you so much @maangchi !!!

Captions in almost 30 languages! Everyone around the world loves Maangchi!

Let’s all appreciate that even after this video being out for 5 years she still responds to comments .

I just met your channel like a few days ago and i’m absolutely obsessed with your videos!!! I have rewatched several recipes multiple times over just for how soothing (and deliciously fun) they are to watch!! So much love for you, Maangchi!!! ❤

❤ first found this video in 2016/2017 and still come back to watch sometimes, for information and because when I'm stressed I find the process is so calming to watch 😅 But I always crave rice and kimchi by the end

Just made Kimchi for the first time because my girl friend was sad the place she normally eats it is closed down. Was suprised how easy it was to make...

The fact that this was made 8 years ago and she still replies is amazing , And congratulations on 26 million views you deserve itt!! Btw I love your voice it’s so cute

Hello Maangchi, I watched this again for a refresher. I have made your recipe several times since I first saw this video in 2017. Now I make it for myself & my daughters because it is better than any kimchi we can buy. I will be making a batch tomorrow after work. Thank you so much for sharing all your recipes.

You are honestly such an amazing KZfaqr. I've Just made your Kimchi a few weeks ago and it was incredible. The fact that you come back to older videos and respond makes you by far my favorite. Thank you for being such a beautiful person. From one KZfaqr to another.

Anyone else just randomly watching kimchi video instead of going to sleep?

I first found this video about 5 years ago, I've come back to it every year since. Best kimchi I've ever had! ♥️

Making kimchi for the first time with this recipe I spent 170 dollars on stuff to make it I even got a kimchi container I hope it turns out good I’ve spent the last month researching it before I make it

Thanks you Maangchi for making these videos! I am half korean, and my mother passed away almost 15 years ago. My siblings and I never learned to make all the dishes our mother made for us. Now, with your help, we can recreate all the korean dishes we loved so much.

중국 공산당유튜버가 김치 자기네꺼인척 연기하는 영상보다가 이거 보니까 . 속이 다 시원해진다. 편~안~ 익~숙~ kimchi is korean food

Thanks to her, kimchi has become my staple in my kitchen!! Luv yu so much maangchi

This is my 5th time making kimchi with your help Thank you so much love from Nepal ♥️ 🇳🇵 And yes I love the recipe

이게 리즈치의 짝퉁김치보다 조회수가 더 높다는게 너무 자랑스럽다.

"gently and politely!" SHE CARES ABOUT THE CABBAGE'S FEELINGS AWWWWW 💞

I have watched thousands of kimchi videos, this one is the most educational one. Thanks a lot!

I don't know what it is but kimchi is EXTREMELY addictive, my family loved your recipe. My wife hates fermented/pickled food, BUT when she tried this she got addicted too! ; ) Thank you for sharing your recipes!!

planning to do this during quarantine so i can make kimchi fried rice every day

She is so cute and so is her voice! She explains the process so well! Can't wait to try this recipe. She made it look easy but I don't live near any international stores.

Maangchi: I have been using your recipe now for over 5 years and I am still enjoying watching your video to help me make sure I do all the steps you are showing. I have never had a bad batch of kimchi and I share with all my friends. This is the best kimchi you can get in my opinion. I have watch others make it but I never try theirs because I think yours is the winner. Thanks for sharing your culture with us. Also every time I make fresh kimchi I also cook a pot of rice I love fresh make kimchi before the fermentation has started.

25 MILLION VIEWS!! HOLY!!! Congratulations Maangchi. You practically single handily taught the world what kimchi really is.

Czech caption was submitted by LadyBerankinova (KZfaq channel)! Thank you very much! This video has captions in 24 different languages! All were submitted by our viewers! I'm so impressed with my readers who volunteer to translate captions, for no other reason than to help others in their country enjoy my videos.

Thank you for this video! I'm a person who struggles to love cooking and trying to learn can be intimidating, your video makes me excited to try making this dish myself!

I wasn't a huge fan of kimchi until i had it in Korea, and i can say this recipe is amazing and reminds me of my first time actually enjoying kimchi

Maangchi, I must say THANK YOU 100X over and over again! I return to this recipe each and every time I make my homemade kimchi. I’m sure I already know the recipe by heart but you keep me company as I walk through every step. 🥰 I actually saw my original comment on this video from 8yrs ago and couldn’t believe how long I’ve been cooking your awesome Korean recipes. A lot of times my homemade Korean food tastes SOOO much better than the local restaurants and it’s all because of YOU! You’re such a blessing and I pray that the Lord will continue to shower you and your family with His unlimited favor and blessings. Much love from my home to yours. Cheers! ♥️

Thank you! My daughter wanted kimchi. We are Syrian-American so I don't know how. I love cabbage and hot things and pickled things, so kimchee must be a perfect food! Your instructions are terrific! Can't wait to have the fresh kimchi with fresh rice when I am done today.

GREAT VIDEO!!!!!! Young lady, you have my utmost respect. May God bless you and yours.

Chapati, in my country is one of the most skilled dish you could make. Soft, layered, well-shaped and balanced flavour (savoury and sweet)

those captions ("chop-chop-chop", "chopee, chopee, chopee"), really helped me to understand the complexity of the cooking process

The way she made the kimchi looks so clean, organized, and easy.

Lần đầu tiên xem đc video làm kimchi chi tiết và giải đáp được mọi thắc mắc như vậy luôn. cảm ơn bạn nhé.

Maangchi, you saved my life so many times, whenever i feel down from this world, your videos made me feel the sunshine again❤❤❤ i've been a follower since your Easy Kimchi video, and every video you make just keeps getting better

She's still giving hearts after 7 effing years also 😮❤

I appreciate your awareness of some of us who can not always get the ingredients needed to make certain korean dishes. Thank you so much for making cooking fun and enjoyable for me who didn’t have a good role model in terms of cooking...

Thank you so much for this recipe. I am not Korean, but my father was stationed there with the US Air Force for many years. He misses the traditional kimchi he used to eat there. This year my children (who live very near a Korean market) and I have decided to come together and make him this recipe as a Christmas gift. I am very excited. Thank you so much.

It is my third time making your kimchi. It always tastes amazing and a friend said it is the best Kimchi she's ever had! Thank you!!!! ❤

Italian caption was submitted by one of my KZfaq viewers! Thank you so much! Now we have English, Vietnamese, and Italian captions for this video.

I've been a silent viewer of maangchi for the last 5 years, and i did try sell my homemade kimchi, its been selling out. The 12kilos i made was sold for just 3 days. Thank you Maangchi. 😊

Hello this is lena from Uganda in Africa I love yours videos and love cooking Korean food may God bless you for sharing

Polish ,Irish girl here 😊 learning from you, helping my gut health , through your wonderful recipes ...thank you finished Making this recipe ,now 11 times ...over the years

I'm going to make this recipe tomorrow for the first time. I have gathered all of my ingredients, except I don't have Minari available right now. I got everything else! I went to my local Korean market and the man who runs the place was surprised that I wanted salted, fermented shrimps. He asked me if I was making Kimchi, and I said YES! How did you know? He said, well what ELSE would you use it for? and laughed and laughed. He was very funny and we talked about you and your cooking channel and he said you are the real deal! I love it. Wish me luck!

This woman has such a positive energy. Thank you for making me smile

I returned from Korea at the end of March with the need to learn how to make kimchi. Your video was one of the first that showed up. Your directions are wonderful and easy to follow. And this morning, I made kimchi for the first time. I'm enjoying the fresh kimchi right now and have the rest on the counter. I wanted to comment to say THANK YOU!! It tastes delicious!

I did this today 🎉 should it be fermented for 36 hrs outside the fridge? With room temperature? Or should it be in the fridge right after

I've made kimchi according to your recipe three years in a row. I always rewatch the video so that I don't miss anything. It got to the point that if I say 'kimchi' my wife instantly yells "HELLO EVERYBODY!!!" Much love from the Azores islands!

I have to tell you I was eating store Kimchi spending all that money on store Kimchi, now I made your Kimchi, went to Asian market went to get Napa Cabbage they where 4 pounds each so just 2 Cabbage, your recipe is the best i have been eating the spice Kimchi for a week now and I can't get enough of the Kimchi thank you for sharing your recipes you are a wonderful person for being so kind!

I just made some last night. It's already taste so delicious! Can't wait for its full processed. Thank you so much. I have been following your recipe for a while, even my daughter now. We really enjoy your videos.

I love this channel. I love the food it looks amazing and is presented in a way that anyone can prepare it. I’m craving kimchi and rice now. I never thought to add toasted sesame seeds. I have also never had kimchi with fish but it sounds outstanding.

Whenever my mom comes and visits me she will give me like 5 pounds of homemade kimchi, after seeing all of the work that goes into making kimchi, I appreciate my mom more

I didnt even realize I just finished watching a 16 minute video.

I have a kimchee pot. Actually, I have quite a few pots, and two of them are over 300 years old! They are really cool.

Yesterday we bought home made kimchi but it was barely tested like a kimchi. So today I decided to make kimchi myself using your recipe. Just want to say Thank you. I am a kimchi master now 😂

Dear Maangchi, Because I am pregnant I have been craving a homemade kimchi, I can’t stand store bought, it has to be freshly made at home so I DID IT! I made homemade kimchi with your recipe for the very first time and Oh my Gosh! I could say I am pretty proud of myself!!! Very delicious my Baby agree with it! So good I had to eat it with my dinner Lasagna! (Please don’t judge me) 😂 being pregnant is really weird especially when it comes to food cravings. Kamsahamnida Maangchi 🤗☺️

I made this about two weeks ago and followed Maangchi's recipe exactly. We ate some today and boy were we surprised. THIS TASTED AMAZING!!!, the best Kimchi we've ever eaten. Amazing recipe, thanks for sharing.

I really don't know how many times I made this kimchi for my family....they are always looking for it...that's why I made sure that I made more and stored it in the fridge....thank u maangchi....

Ajhumma!! You are my fav korean food recipe channel. ❤❤

my daugther crazy about everything Korean she learn language tradition.... she want to study in Korea and live 😆 in such a beautiful country i will make this for her. thank you

In our culture, making perfectly puffed round "rotis" (flat bread) is considered the sign of a good cook. Love all the way from India. ❤️

So I had tried making kimchi before with another recipe. It wasn’t too bad but it wasn’t lip smacking, table pounding delicious. The recipe was a large batch[7 cabbages] but someone split it up to make it so the recipe is one cabbage. I followed the recipe and instructions on how to make it, but I just didn’t really like the flavor. It was also not sour enough. I had it fermenting in the fridge for a month but it didn’t sour enough. I found Maangchi’s recipe and I wanted to try it. I had already learned how to make jajangmyeon from Maangchi. So I’m like let’s learn from her again🫶🏻I followed the recipe only with some differences. I used two cabbages. One was 3 pounds and the other was 4 pounds. I also cut the cabbage in 1 inch before I started everything. I didn’t cut the radish in strips instead I did it in chunks. I didn’t find the buchu so I added 3 more green onions. When I finished I left my kimchi to ferment 3 days in room temperature(I like mine a bit sour😅) and yes it produced a lip smacking, table pounding kimchi!!! 🤤So delicious! I’ve been eating it everyday🤤

Thank you I love the way you presented kimchi taught and took us through the process very comprehensively God bless

What a beautiful delicious looking kimchi recipe! My dad has been making kimchi since before I was born and it was one of the first things I had to eat when I started solid foods. I’m 40 years old now and I still make his recipe and feed it to my children. I’m going to have to share this recipe with my dad because I think he would love it! ❤

In France, you can show your cooking skill by improvising a receipe based on what you happen to have leftover in your fridge. The more common and simple the ingredients and the more taste and aroma you can extract from them, the better you are.

Hi, Maangchi. I never usually comment on videos but I had to leave a massive thank you. I made this kimchi this afternoon (to the absolute letter of your recipe) and it's now happily fermenting away. I had to try the fresh geotjeori after jarring it and it was delicious. Never eaten it before but I can see an addiction forming. Thank you for introducing this 30 something Englishman to the joy of Korean cuisine.

Our national food, in Ethiopia, that shows like you said, “she’s good at cooking” is called Doro Wot, a chicken stew.

I’m so glad I found you !! Im excited to try this recipe. Great step by step.

Khmer caption was submitted by one of my viewers! Thank you so much!

I’ve made this recipe a few times, and it turns out so well! She is a wonderful instructor! I do add more radish to mine, as that is my favorite part. Even my kids like it, and we’re exactly 0% Korean.

Im actually doing this recipe for the first time now. Looks so good and I love how she explains everything ☺️

I first came across this recipe a few years back. I might have been late to this kimchi party but boy oh boy was it worth it :) Still working out better quality ingredients (I live in Europe) and experimenting with storage (rented apartment with practically an Airbnb size fridge). Thank you for being you, Maangchi. All the best to your family and loved ones. Keep woking ;)

Bought Kimchi for some Bulgogi and at first my bf was skeptical. Told him he’d be craving it after trying it for the first time. Tomorrow we are going back to our local Asian market to follow your video and make some. He wakes up in the middle of the night to snack on it and falls asleep watching this video. 😂❤️

The first person to ferment things must've had the wildest experience. Like I know it looks rotten and smells weird but let's just eat it

yesterday I tried kimchi for the first time and its SO SO SO DELICIOUS. and now here I am, trying to learn to make kimchi from your video 😆Big Thanks 👏

So... I just made Kimchi using your recipe. I ordered all the ingredients online but the salted shrimp didnt come in time. However, DELICIOUS. Your recipe is AMAZING. I tried it before putting it away for fermenting and OMG. 😮 SO much better than store bought!!! The depth of flavor is incredible. Thank you so much! I cannot wait until its ready in a week or two!!! 🎉🎉❤❤