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Transformed by a Weed – Shepherd’s Purse with Kimchi Stew (냉이 김치 찌개)

Kimchi Jjigae is one of the most common dishes on the Korean peninsula and while the main ingredients are basically the same, tuna, saury and pork are often added. And you can just as easily omit them! Koreans eat kimchi … Continue reading

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Cabbage Kimchi (Sun-hui version) My Definitive Recipe

Without doubt, cabbage kimchi is the most important item in the Korean kitchen. Not only is it an important side dish, accompanying most meals, but essential base in a number of other recipes. Kimchi is a ‘keynote,’ a defining feature … Continue reading

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Kimchi Time – April 26th 2011

This batch of kimchi turned out to be a further improvement on my technique. My cabbages were large and I have since been told that the best cabbages are not the largest, but ideally more middle sized ones. Preparation – … Continue reading

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More Tips on Cabbage Kimchi

This post was originally published in February 2011 and is now updated. I am now quite proud of my cabbage kimchi, a skill which has taken me about ten years to get right. One reason why it takes a long … Continue reading

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Basic Kimchi Recipe (Adapted for a UK Market)

I have a number of friends and family in the UK, most notably my sister, who have been asking me to give them a kimchi recipe despite there now being many great recipes available on the Internet. So, I have … Continue reading

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It’s Kimchi Time – Nov 2010

Usually, around this time of year I make a new batch of kimchi. The last batch was made in May and  since August or thereabouts, I have occasionally had to wash mold from the top leaves, which has been excellent … Continue reading

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