Kimchi Making Class (18+)

About this event

Join a hands-on kimchi-making class led by Kathy Kyongmi Lee (Chan’s mom) and learn how to make traditional Korean kimchi from scratch. This immersive workshop covers the history, culture, and science behind kimchi while guiding you through the full fermentation process.

What You’ll Learn

• How to source key ingredients (napa cabbage, gochugaru, radish, fish sauce, garlic, ginger)

• Proper salting and rinsing techniques

• Making the spicy kimchi paste

• Mixing, packing, and fermenting kimchi

• Understanding fermentation and gut-healthy probiotics

What You’ll Do

• Make traditional kimchi (poggi or mat kimchi, depending on class style)

• Participate in a group, hands-on cooking experience

• Taste kimchi paired with wine-braised pork

• Take home your own freshly made kimchi and a recipe to recreate it at home

What’s Included

• All ingredients and tools

• Hands-on instruction

• Kimchi tasting

• Your own jar of kimchi to take home

What to Bring

• Your favorite apron (or disposables are available)

• A container for your kimchi (preferably glass, 32–36 oz or larger; extras available)

Important Notes

• Traditional kimchi contains seafood (salted shrimp/fish sauce)

• Please notify us of any food allergies, especially seafood

• Vegan options may be limited, as kimchi is made in large shared batches

• Separate vegan-focused classes may be offered in the future

Let’s make kimchi together just like it’s traditionally done with family and friends!

About the Instructor

Kathy Kyongmi Sok

Korean Mom also known as Chan’s Umma!

Korean wife mom and grandmother who lives to cook and eat Korean traditional foods.

Especially kimchi and always have at least five varieties at all times. Love to home cook for families and friends and normally cook everyday. Own and operate business for over 30 years, but still make time for home cooking. Dream is to open a home cook Korean restaurant soon!