About This Class

You’ll start by learning the fundamentals of fermentation, creating your own batch of kimchi from scratch with napa cabbage, Korean chilli, garlic and ginger. We’ll talk through flavour balance, fermentation time, and how to adapt the recipe to your own taste. Next, make a classic Korean comfort dish—kimchi fried rice using our in house fermented kimchi. Packed with spice, umami, and topped with a golden fried egg, it’s the perfect introduction to Korean home cooking. You’ll leave with your own jar of kimchi to ferment at home and the skills to keep making it again and again. Skills: • Preparing and seasoning vegetables for fermentation • Balancing flavours of chilli, garlic, ginger • Understanding fermentation and safe storage • Cooking authentic kimchi fried rice • Using kimchi as a versatile ingredient in Korean dishes What You Will Be Making: • Traditional Kimchi (to take home) • Kimchi Fried Rice What You Will Take Home: A batch of freshly made kimchi to ferment at home. Please bring a suitable container or jar. What You’ll Get for Lunch: You’ll enjoy your freshly made kimchi fried rice in class—spicy, savoury, and comforting. Details: • Half-day course – 3.5 hrs • Suitable for beginners and anyone curious about Korean cooking • Recipes and storage instructions to be sent via email after class Dietary Info: This class can be adapted for vegetarians, vegans and gluten free diets . Upcoming Class Dates : Saturday 31st January 2026 Sunday 8th March 2026 Friday 22nd May 2026