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Video time: 15 min
Edward shows how to make kimchi from kohlrabi, a dense vegetable that holds up well when fermented. Beyond the kohlrabi, expect the usual kimchi suspects like Korean chili flakes, scallions, garlic, and ginger to tantalize the taste buds.
Edward Lee
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Fermentation made easy. You just need some vegetables, salt, sugar, and a little bit of time.
If you can make salad, you can make kimchi. And you’re going to want to make this unique version with crunchy and sweet kohlrabi, watermelon radish, garlic, ginger, and Korean chili flakes.
Packing kimchi in a jar is a skill of itself. Once you learn this technique, you’ll be able to turn so many vegetables into delicious kimchi.
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Edward shows how to make kimchi from kohlrabi, a dense vegetable that holds up well when fermented. Beyond the kohlrabi, expect the usual kimchi suspects like Korean chili flakes, scallions, garlic, and ginger to tantalize the taste buds.
Edward teaches how to utilize one of his signature flavors: Burnt. Discover the gentle balance of burning without charring, as you learn how to master the Maillard reaction and release deliciousness from the simplest ingredients.
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Braise poultry and simmer coconut rice in a flavorful miso and peanut mixture and you’ll have a warming, family-style dish. Learn how to to build flavor through caramelization and the secret to preparing perfect rice.
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