Bendy Carrot Kimchi Kit

Your chance to make the most of the ends of your veg box this spring!

Use your soft and bendy carrots and turn them into something delicious.

Serves roughly:

• 15–20 side servings
  (About 1–2 tablespoons per serving)

If used generously:

• 10–12 portions

You will receive:

1 x Carrots, Washed (1Kg)
1 x Fennel Seeds (50g)

You’ll Need

• 1kg carrots (grated or matchsticks)
• 1 tsp fennel seeds (lightly crushed)

From your cupboard:

• 20g salt
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1–2 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for extra tang)
• 1 x 1L jar (comfortably full) OR 2 x 500ml jars

Method

1. Salt carrots 1–2 hours.

2. Massage well.

3. Mix in remaining ingredients.

4. Pack tightly.

5. Ferment 5–7 days.

Why It’s Interesting

Smoked paprika gives depth.
Fennel adds subtle sweetness.
Very good with cheese toasties.

Soft carrots are perfect here — texture improves during fermentation.