Kimchi for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Kimchi for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The sweet, spicy, and savoury at once profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced perilla leaves used that way before.

the communal banchan side dishes are as important as the main. I explained the a late-night soju bar context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. soju was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.