Kim Dae-seok's Lettuce Water Kimchi

Cooking tips 💡

• Soaking lettuce leaves in a vinegar-salt solution beforehand removes their characteristic raw smell and helps maintain a crisp texture.
• Avoid using plum syrup in the water kimchi broth, as it may create an overly sweet or fermented taste—sugar gives a cleaner flavor profile.
• Since lettuce leaves release water during fermentation, start with a slightly saltier broth so the final seasoning is well balanced after aging.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to replace their usual side pickles with a refreshing water kimchi using leftover lettuce leaves.
• ⭐People looking for a tangy, crunchy, unique kimchi for summer meals.
• ⭐Anyone wanting to learn how to make a clean-tasting, savory water kimchi broth without any raw lettuce odor.