Kimchi is a typical Korean food made from chicory and other fermented vegetables. This kimchi has a sour and spicy taste.
Kimchi has several benefits for the health of the human body, such as launching digestion and maintaining the immune system. In addition, kimchi contains fiber and antioxidants that the body needs.

To enjoy kimchi, you don't need to go far to visit Korea. You can make your own kimchi at home. The method is quite easy and definitely more delicious with your own handmade.

Reporting from wikihow, this recipe and easy way to make kimchi at home:

Kimchi ingredients:

- 3 tablespoons of salt
- 1 thinly cut carrot lengthwise
- 6 cups of water
- 900 grams of chicory, cut into medium squares.
- 6 scallions, cut and thinly sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon of fresh, chopped ginger
- 3 tablespoons of Korean fish/shrimp sauce. But don't use this ingredient if you want to make vegetarian kimchi.
- 1/4 cup of fine Korean dry chilies (or other fine chilies)
- 1 cup of Korean turnip, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar

How to make kimchi:

1. Before making it, wash all ingredients ranging from mustard greens, carrots, and other vegetables to avoid germs.
2. Dissolve salt in water in a clean container.
3. Put the mustard greens in the saltwater, press, and cover the mustard greens for up to 12 hours. Then leave it.
4. After 12 hours, dry the mustard greens and set aside the water. After that mix other ingredients such as carrots and turnips. Add a little salt.
5. The next step, puree, and mix the Kimchi seasonings like ginger, fish sauce, chili powder.
6. After the spices are finished, mix the spices on the kimchi evenly.
7. Put the kimchi material back into a large, closed container, add a little saltwater that has been set aside previously.
6. After all into the container, close tightly, and let stand for a day or more. This is to taste for the acidity.
7. When the acidity level is right, kimchi can be enjoyed.

Isn't it easy to make your own kimchi? You also become more frugal and do not need to leave home to enjoy kimchi. Good luck!