Recipes
Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Kimchi)
Cucumber Kimchi, or Oi Kimchi, is a quick, crunchy, and refreshing take on the classic Korean ferment. Made with fresh cucumbers, carrots, and Gutbasket Kimchi Paste, it’s light yet flavorful — offering natural probiotics that support digestion and boost gut health. Perfect for warmer days, this quick kimchi brings a zesty, hydrating twist to your plate while keeping your microbiome happy. Ingredients (for a 2L Fermentation Jar) 500 g cucumber (4 cups, cut into sticks) 100 g carrot (¾ cup, julienned) 50 g spring onion (½ cup, chopped) 1 tbsp sea salt (10–12 g) 1 tbsp Gutbasket Kimchi Paste Get...
Cabbage Kimchi (Yangbaechu Kimchi)
Cabbage Kimchi, or Yangbaechu Kimchi, is a lighter, faster-fermenting version of the classic Korean kimchi. Made with crunchy cabbage, carrot, and spring onion, it’s bursting with probiotics that nourish your gut and enhance digestion. This mildly spicy and tangy ferment comes together quickly — perfect for those who love fresh, crisp flavors and natural gut support with every bite. Ingredients (for a 2L Fermentation Jar) 600 g cabbage (5–6 cups, chopped) 100 g carrot (¾ cup, julienned) 50 g spring onion (½ cup, chopped) 10 g ginger (2 tsp, grated) 17 g sea salt (1 tbsp) 1½ tbsp Gutbasket Kimchi...
Apple Kimchi (Sagwa Kimchi)
Apple Kimchi, or Sagwa Kimchi, is a delightful fusion of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. This quick-fermenting kimchi combines crisp apples, honey, and Gutbasket Kimchi Paste for a refreshing probiotic boost. Lightly tangy with a hint of sweetness, it’s a perfect beginner-friendly ferment that adds a bright twist to your gut health routine — ideal as a side, salad topping, or snack on its own. Ingredients (for a 2L Fermentation Jar) 600 g apples (about 4½ cups), chopped into cubes with skin on 30 g green onion (¼ cup, chopped) 2 tbsp honey 2 tsp sea salt (5 g) 1...
Raw Mango Kimchi (Mang-go Kimchi)
Raw Mango Kimchi, or Mang-go Kimchi, is a bold, punchy fusion of Korean fermentation and Indian flavors. Combining the sharp tang of raw mango with crunchy vegetables and Gutbasket Kimchi Paste, this ferment is rich in probiotics and antioxidants. It’s a zesty, summer-perfect kimchi that excites the palate while supporting a healthy, balanced gut. Ingredients (for a 2L Fermentation Jar) 700 g raw mango (5 cups, julienned) 100 g carrot (¾ cup, julienned) 100 g cucumber (~¾ cup, julienned) 50 g onion (⅓ cup, julienned) 50 g spring onion (½ cup, chopped) 30 g sea salt (1½ tbsp) 2 tbsp...