Kimchi – Fermented Cabbage & Spicy Side Dishes

What is Korean kimchi?

Kimchi is a traditional dish fromSouth Koreancuisine. It consists of fermented cabbage and vegetables. The word kimchi is usually translated as sunken vegetable and this refers to the preparation method, in which the vegetables are pickled. Kimchi has been around since ancient times, it is already 2600 to 3000 years old. Kimchi can vary in taste and color and there are more than a hundred variants of Korean kimchi. In general, the variant with the Chinese cabbage is meant, other ingredients are radish, spring onions, garlic, sesame, ginger, rice powder and salt. Usually fish, such as anchovies, or other seafood, such as squid, shrimp, oysters or mussels are processed in the kimchi.

Is Korean Kimchi Healthy?

Kimchi is incredibly healthy! It is so healthy that according to the American magazine health.com it is one of the five healthiest dishes in the world! Next to soy, olive oil, yoghurt and lentils. Kimchi is packed with vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin C. Korean Kimchi is rich in fiber, calcium and lactic acid bacteria.

When do you eat Korean kimchi?

As delicious as the dish is, kimchi is practically always served as a side dish next to rice, for example. In fact, a meal without this dish, Korean Kimchi, is almost unthinkable. It is even eaten for breakfast!

Buy Kimchi

Do you want to buy the delicious Korean side dish? Buy your kimchi now at Tjin's toko! Tjin's toko sells the well-known brands from Korea, but also the locally made Kimchi and the vegan Kimchi. Choose the kimchi that appeals to you the most and enjoy! Also take a look atKorean snacksandKorean tea & drinksand try the unique flavors.