What is Kimchi?
Q: What is Kimchi?
A: Kimchi is a traditional fermented Korean side dish made of vegetables with many seasonings.
Q: How is it traditionally stored?
A: Traditionally, kimchi was stored underground in jars to keep cool during the summer months and unfrozen during the winter months.
Q: What are some main ingredients used in kimchi?
A: The main ingredients used in kimchi are napa cabbage, radish, scallion, or cucumber.
Q: Is kimchi usually strong for non-Koreans?
A: Yes, kimchi is usually very strong for non-Koreans.
Q: Is it eaten at every meal in Korea?
A: Yes, Koreans typically eat kimchi in every meal as it is a staple of Korean food.
Q: Does Kimchi go bad easily?
A: No, Kimchi can be stored for a long time and does not go bad easily. However when exposed to hot weather for certain time it turns sour so should not be put out unless going to be eaten soon.
Q: How long does it take to ferment? A: It usually takes about 2 weeks to ferment but some varieties can be eaten right away while others must be stored for over a year to finish fermentation process which gives the kimchi its pickle-like quality and generally soggy or limp kimchis are not good.
