Re: kim chi and sauerkraut

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I would NOT use any commercially prepared kimchee. All the recipes I have ever

seen contain at least a tsp. of sugar.

I would love to make some at home too. I love the stuff!

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> I've never had kim chi before, but I'd like to start adding more fermented

foods to my diet. I'd like to try and make it, but have a few questions:

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> • Does anyone know if the red pepper flakes used are legal? Most of the

recipes I've seen call for Korean red pepper flakes, and I'm wondering if you

can substitute with legal ground cayenne or chipotle pepper, or if red pepper

flakes are even legal.

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> • Is rice wine vinegar legal?

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> As far as sauerkraut, does anyone know where I can get a cheap jar? I briefly

looked up fermenting crocks and don't want to spend that much money.

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> Thanks,

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> Amber

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