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Kimchi - Korean food staple

May 1st 2008 22:33

Baechu Kimchi

Kimchi, or fermented/preserved cabbage, is a traditional Korean food staple most commonly served as a side dish - alone or mixed with rice or noodles - at every meal.

The most common form of kimchi served at Korean restaurants is the Baechu Kimchi and the ingredients used here are whole heads of cabbage, ground pepper powder, chopped garlic, ginger, pickled baby shrimp or anchovies and sometimes even oysters.

The preparation process involves sectioning of the cabbage leaves and soaked in salt water for 3-4 hours until they have softened. The spices and ingredients are then mixed together with the cabbage. Other types of popular kimchi include the Chonggak Kimchi (made from small ponytail radishes and spicy) and pa kimchi (made with scallions).

Kimchi is loaded with many vitamins and minerals and also contains healthy bacteria that aids digestion. Vitamins A, B, and C are found in Kimchi as well as live lactobacillus, a form of healthy bacteria which is also commonly found in yogurt. The compounds in fermented cabbage have shown an ability to stop the growth of cancers according to various studies.

Many types of Kimchi at a store in Korea

Buying some Kimchi to store in the fridge at home is easy and you will find plenty to choose from in the refrigerated section of Asian/Korean grocery stores.

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Comment by Natalie 2

May 2nd 2008 08:10

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I have to say, I very much dislike Kimchi. I think it is stinky and tastes horrible! However, my husband spent several years living in Korea while in the military, and simply adores Kimchi, which I have learned to live with

I just wish it didn't make my entire apartment stink every time he opens a fresh jar!!

Comment by Louella Suque

May 2nd 2008 10:21

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I love kimchi. In fact, I love korean food and spend money on korean restaurants when i have the chance.

I have korean college friends who have taught me how to make kimchi but I just don't seem to get it. I guess it helps to use authentic korean spices to get that distinct taste.

I LOVE LOVE kimchi

I have a whole bottle in my parents' fridge, actually.

Thanks for this post

Comment by sandeye

May 19th 2008 02:23

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That looks rather tasty, though whether it tastes as good as it looks, I wouldn't know! Maybe i will try it sometime, I like tasting a variety of foods from various countries.

Comment by Arnold

May 19th 2008 08:35

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Natalie and Louella offers two very contrasting opinions on the kimchi. I personally enjoy the unique taste of kimchi but can also understand that it maybe an acquired taste for some.

Just visit any Korean restaurant and you will be served some kimchi, sandeye

Comment by Anonymous

February 6th 2009 18:37

THIS FOOD LOOKS DISGUSTING!

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