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The story of kimchi leaving the jar after 21 days

A illustrated guide to making kimchi after 21 days, with 19 steps in total. Kimchi making started on 4 9 , opened on 4 29 , and ready to eat on the 30 – a full 21 days of waiting… Day 1 : Wash carrots and radishes; “Radish Meeting”?

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The story of kimchi leaving the jar after 21 days
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

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    Kimchi making started on 4 9 , jar opened on 4 29 , and eaten on 30 – a full 21 days of waiting… Day 1 : Wash carrots and radishes; “Radish Meeting”?

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    Wash the green beans thoroughly, keeping them as is; do not cut off the ends.

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    Cut the radish into round slices, and sprinkle salt on each slice layer...

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    Cut the carrots into round slices and marinate for at least three hours...

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    Prepare a piece of old ginger, wash it, and slice it.

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    Prepare garlic cloves, put the whole cloves in.

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    Drain the green beans. During this time, you can prepare an appropriate amount of Sichuan peppercorn and rock sugar seasoning water. Simply boil the Sichuan peppercorns and rock sugar until dissolved, then turn off the heat and let it cool.

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    They were stacked layer by layer inside the glass bottle.

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    Layer upon layer

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    Sprinkle salt, don't be stingy!

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    Add another carrot

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    Add chili peppers, preferably fresh red ones.

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    Add lemon; lemon works better than white vinegar!

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    Marinate with salt for at least three hours. One important point to note here: the brine can be discarded. Add peppercorns and rock sugar water to submerge the ingredients, and finally pour in a suitable amount of white wine to sterilize.

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    Everything is ready. Put the lid on and tighten it.

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    To ensure a better seal and prevent air from entering, turn the jar upside down. Cover it with a cloth, then cover it with a black plastic bag to keep it out of the light. Wait patiently, and see you in 21 days!

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    Days 1 , 2 , 3 ... 21 days, time's up!

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    What a huge jar! 21 day sealing period is over, so we can start eating today! Open the jar! Open the vat! This is 1 of wine I love!

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    Haha, look how perfectly round this is! The ingredients are so simple! The wisdom of the ancients transformed into delicious food; let's learn from them...

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Nutrition

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Source: User-provided xiangha.csv