Kimchi - Traditional Korean Probiotic-Rich Fermented Vegetables

Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made of fermented vegetables, usually cabbage and radishes, with various seasonings. It is a probiotic-rich food.
Category
Food
Where to get
Available in Asian grocery stores and some supermarkets.
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

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.

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