Kimchi
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Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish consisting of salted and fermented vegetables, most often napa cabbage or Korean radish. A wide selection of seasonings are used, including gochugaru, spring o
Clockwise from top left: kkakdugi, pa-kimchi, yeolmu-kimchi, dongchimi, nabak-kimchi, mul-kimchi
Proclamation signed by Governor of Maryland Larry Hogan declaring 22 November as 'Kimchi Day' (2022)
Basic ingredients for kimchi: napa cabbage, radish, carrot, salt, garlic, fish sauce, chili powder and scallions. A sticky, glutinous paste of rice flour is also needed to make the seasoning of the kimchi.
Salted napa cabbage before making kimchi. Cabbage is usually marinated twice to help maintain the salt in the dish.
Napa cabbage
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Napa cabbage is a type of Chinese cabbage originating near the Beijing region of China that is widely used in East Asian cuisine. Since the 20th century, it has also become a widespread crop in Europe
Kimchi
…Kimchi (; Korean: 김치; pronounced ) is a traditional Korean side dish (banchan) consisting of salted and fermented vegetables, most often napa cabbage or Korean radish. A wide selection of seasonings are used, including gochugaru (Korean chili powder), spring onions, garlic, ginger, and jeotgal (salted…
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Harvested napa cabbage being loaded on a truck in Tonghai County, Yunnan
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