Kimchi: Traditional Korean Fermented Dish

Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made from fermented vegetables, most commonly napa cabbage and radishes, with various seasonings.
Category
Food
Where to get
Available in Korean grocery stores and some health food stores.
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Kimchi FAQ


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What is Kimochi?

Kimochi (きもち/気持ち) means parson’s mind, heart, spirit or feeling coming to him/her at the moment. Kimochi is consisted in two words, “ki” and “mochi”.

Who is Choi's kimchi?

Choi, the 33-year-old co-founder of Choi’s Kimchi, helped grow his mother’s kimchi recipe from a Portland Farmers Market booth to a supermarket staple throughout the Northwest.

What is Kimchi Chronicles?

Kimchi Chronicles is an American food program airing on PBS that is part travelogue, part food narrative, and part documentary of self-discovery. Host Marja Vongerichten, a Korean American-Adoptee, explores Korean food and culture, and her unique life story is told throughout the series.

What is Korean kimchi?

Kimchi is one of the most important staples of Korean cuisine. The Korean term "Kimchi" refers to fermented vegetables, and encompasses salt and seasoned vegetables. It is mainly served as a side dish with every meal, but also can be served as a main dish. Kimchi is mainly recognized as a spicy fermented cabbage dish globally.

Is kimchi a fermented vegetable?

Kimchi (김치) is a fermented vegetable used in a plentiful amount of Korean foods. Not only is it used as a side dish (in Korean, side dishes are called 반찬 or Banchan), but it’s also used in many soups and stews. It is one of the most popular Korean foods. Cabbage is the most common vegetable you’ll see used to make kimchi.

What is kimchi & why should you eat it?

Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made with salted, fermented vegetables. It is nutrient-dense, contains probiotics, and may help support the immune system and reduce inflammation, among many possible benefits. Historically, it hasn’t always been possible to grow fresh vegetables throughout the year.

Where did kimchi come from?

The English word "kimchi" perhaps originated from kimch'i, the McCune–Reischauer transcription of the Korean word Kimchi ( 김치 ). Samguk Sagi, a historical record of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, mentions the pickle jar used to ferment vegetables, which indicates that fermented vegetables were commonly eaten during this time.

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