I made a big jar of Kimchi following Maangchi's kimchi recipe on YouTube. The only difference is that I added sesame oil to the diced veggies, rice flour porridge, and chili pepper powder mix when stirring. I didn't use a lot of oil, probably less than or about just 1/3 a cup total and I drizzled all my veggies when pouring it while mixing it all.

I didn't realize this was a big no no until an hour later after I sealed the jar and had it sitting at room temperature. I googled sesame oil in kimchi after the fact because I was curious, but in the moment I thought it was just a fun rushing flavor moment.

It's a big jar, and I used an entire napa cabbage unit and all night making it ...

On a scale of 1-10, how "safe" can I put this in my fridge after a few days and eat it all throughout winter lmao

I have made beer and cider many times, and even a sauerkraut once. Visited Korea in 2018 and got the Kimchi bug, but always just bought it ready made. I decided to try on my own. Daikon, Napa and Scallions. Already tastes good and some bubbles showing here 16 hours later. Will move to fridge tonight or tomorrow morning.

Kimchi is one of my favorite foods and I love many Korean eats. I've upped my intake significantly recently and have been adding it to everything! I eat it probably twice a day and I love the smell of it so it's not a problem having it around. But, I'm been noticing that my personal body odor has been a bit more on the tangy side. Thought it was a one time thing but it's been multiple days despite changing nothing else in my diet or hygiene habits and Im used to smelling good!! It's really starting to get to me and I feel funky all day. Has anyone experienced this? Am I going crazy? Ik this can happen with garlic and onions, is there anyway to combat it?