http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ Talk about Korean food, recipes, restaurants, and cooking en Fri, 24 May 2013 10:12:44 +0000 http://www.maangchi.com/talk/topic/how-to-lessen-sourness-of-kimchi#post-6860 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 03:49:13 +0000 powerplantop 6860@http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ <p>Lactic acid is a by product of fermination and it is sour. You can slow the process with Cold. </p> http://www.maangchi.com/talk/topic/how-to-lessen-sourness-of-kimchi#post-6849 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:11:46 +0000 ntryeon 6849@http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ <p>Hi, I would just like to ask how Kimchi turns sour as it ferments. Is there a way to lessen its "sourness" and just simply ferment? I love eating and making kimchi, but when I make one it turns sour as days go by. Is it really the natural process for kimchi to turn sour? Any response would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much! </p>