|  | Store in a cool place, smelling and tasting daily for 3-7 days. Don’t seal the jar or it could explode! In a hotter room, the fermentation will happen faster. The more salt, the slower the fermentation (it’s a preservative). If stored in a cool basement or any cold place, kimchi ferments more slowly, the vegetables stay firmer and they develop more complex flavors. There’s also less chance of oxidation (undesirable sparkly kimchi). If kimchi appears dry, press down on cabbage to force juices to cover all ingredients. If mold develops on top of the kimchi, scrape it off. The rest of the kimchi will still be safe to eat. But if white mold grows beneath the top layer, discard the kimchi. |