Korean fermentation art: kimchi workshop

Spicy, crunchy, a burst of umami that shakes all the senses… of course, kimchi!

In this hands-on workshop we get to know the fermentation art of traditional Korean cuisine and make a healthy mak kimchi, that is, kimchi from chopped Chinese cabbage. Learn the principles, tricks and knacks of making kimchi, so that you can make your own at home from all kinds of inspiring ingredients and add a refreshing pre- and probiotic food to your menu.

Kimchi is warmly welcomed around the world, because it is nutrient-rich and healthy, but above all because its addictive flavour and texture keep winning over people’s tongues and minds. We will talk about all of this and much more in the practical kimchi workshop.

What the workshop covers

you learn to make traditional kimchi

you gain knowledge about the health benefits of fermented pre- and probiotic food

you learn the process of fermenting kimchi

you discover the rich world of kimchi: its history and its many variations

you get practical tips and basic knowledge of fermentation more broadly

we also taste different kimchi variations and other fermented snacks and spreads together

Each participant takes home 700 ml of fresh kimchi made on site, which will ferment at home. We will also send a digital kimchi book with interesting information about kimchi and Korean culture and history, a look behind the scenes of kimchi, know-how for making it and recipes.

Workshop leader

Liis Tuulberg founded Metsik Toit and has been a long-time fermentation enthusiast. They learned fermentation at Nordic Food Lab in Copenhagen and for the past decade have devoted themselves to the world of fermented foods and drinks. Metsik Toit offers workshops for both professionals and home cooks. The Metsik Toit pantry always has several exciting experiments fermenting: different types of miso, kimchi, krauts, all kinds of vegetable ferments, yoghurts, probiotic drinks, handmade vinegars and more. The most special shelf is the one devoted to fermented local wild plants and fungi.

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