Made kimchi for the first time and the jar exploded in my fridge! Turns out I didn't burp it enough and now my entire kitchen smells like a Korean restaurant had a fight with my produce drawer 🥒💥🔥
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6/26/2026 · 6/26/2026
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Made kimchi for the first time and the jar exploded in my fridge! Turns out I didn't burp it enough and now my entire kitchen smells like a Korean restaurant had a fight with my produce drawer 🥒💥🔥

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