Ferments & funk · fermented

Aged kimchi

Also called sour kimchi, well-fermented kimchi, mukeunji

Kimchi fermented for months until deeply sour and soft; the base for kimchi jjigae, kimchi fried rice and braises, where fresh kimchi would be too mild.

Gluten-freeDairy-freeContains: fish and crustaceans

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodRadish kimchi

    Radish instead of cabbage; let it sour longer if you can.

  • T3 · In a pinchSauerkraut

    Sour but not spicy or garlicky; add gochugaru and garlic.

  • T3 · In a pinchSuan cai

    Sour and funky but with no chilli or garlic; add gochugaru.

Cook with Aged kimchi