What does this mean?
I have discussed a variety of kimchi, but for your reference, I refer to red pepper-based kimchi as regular kimchi. This is the kimchi you probably see most often. It is most popularly made from cabbage and fermented with a red pepper-based paste.
Tools Needed to Make Kimchi
Before we get into the steps breakdown, let’s talk about some tools you need to make kimchi. I will cover 5 main things you need.
Large Bowl:
You will need a large bowl to wash and brine your cabbage. It should be large enough to submerge your cabbage fully.
Gloves:
Second, you will want to wear gloves when applying the sauce. This is optional, but the red pepper seasoning paste can irritate your skin, so use caution.
Cutting Board & Knife:
Third, you will need a cutting board and knife. Make sure your knife is sharpened and ready to go.
Container:
Fourth, have the container you plan to use for storage prepped and sanitized. Doing this early will allow time for it to air dry completely.
Colander:
Finally, you will need a colander or wicker basket to let the cabbage fully drain of all water after you brine and wash the cabbage.
Now that your station is all set, we can hop into the breakdown of the red cabbage kimchi making steps.
