kim chi and sauerkraut

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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:

• 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.

• Is rice wine vinegar legal?

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.

Thanks,

Amber