The Kimchi Recipe Tracker (Printable) 

A place to record your ferments, your flavours, and your findings. Perfect for beginners learning how to trust the process. 

Recipe Information 

  • Recipe Name: _____________________________________________ 

  • Date Made: _________________________ 

  • Batch Number (optional): _________________________________ 

 Ingredients Used 

  • Main vegetables (type & weight): e.g., 2 medium napa cabbages (2kg), 1 daikon radish (1kg), spring onions, etc. 

  • Aromatics (garlic, ginger, onion, etc.): ____________________________________________ 

  • Salt (type & quantity): ____________________________________________ 

  • Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, amount): ____________________________________________ 

  • Seasonings (fish sauce, saeujeot, sugar, etc.): ____________________________________________ 

  • Rice porridge (juk) used? Yes/No. If yes, how much and what type? ___________________ 

  • Water (type & amount): tap / filtered / boiled & cooled. Amount: _____________________ 

 Fermentation Notes 

  • Fermentation start date & time: ____________________________________________ 

  • Fermentation temperature (°C): ____________________________________________ 

  • Container used (jar type & size): ____________________________________________ 

  • Fermented in (location: fridge, counter, cellar, etc.): ___________________________ 

  • Date transferred to fridge (if applicable): _____________________________________ 

  • Total fermentation duration (until ready to eat): _______________________________ 

Tasting Notes 

  • Flavour observations: Too salty? Not salty enough? Sourness level? Spiciness? Any sweetness or depth? 

  • Texture & crunch: Still crisp or too soft? Wilted or firm? 

  • Aroma observations: Fresh, garlicky, sharp, fishy, mellow? Alive or off? 

  • Colour / appearance: Bright red, pale, too wet, cloudy brine, floating bits? 

Personal Notes for Next Time 

  • Did you like the salt level? ____________________________________________ 

  • Too much or too little chili? ____________________________________________ 

  • Was it easy to pack into jars? ____________________________________________ 

  • What would you change next time? ______________________________________ 

  • Would you make a bigger batch? Serve with rice or noodles? _______________ 

Overall rating (1–10): __________ 

Additional Observations