Kimchi?

What is Kimchi? This is a Korean dish made of vegetables. I came across this word in my android phone where saying "Kimchi" will capture pictures. Interesting :)

I really like kimchi. Sometimes, my wife and I will go out to the nearest Korean diner and order some kimchi chigae or kimchi stew. Here's how it is made!

On rainy mornings, we sometimes feel too lazy to make breakfast. So I just chop up some kimchi, dump it in a wok of leftover rice and then make it into kimchi fried rice!  

I eat it cold for it's probiotic effects. Cook it, and that goes away.

leosmith wrote:

I eat it cold for it's probiotic effects. Cook it, and that goes away.

Mmm, true. You wouldn't get the gastrointestinal benefit anymore, but you'd still get a nice anti-inflammatory effect from the dead bacteria. Or so these guys say.

We like cold kimchi too. It's a great companion to a lot of stuff, especially ramyeon with mushrooms :D

Honestly speaking i did not know that it was a dish. I came across this one through my mobile phone camera app. By the way i will try this one :

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Kimchi is really good but is an acquired taste. My mother in law is Korean and at first I died like it. I found that the smell was too strong. But I gave it a try and now I love it. Plus as Leo stated is a great source of probiotics. I like it raw or Kimchi soup which is one of my favorites. You should treat yourself to a Korean restaurant dinner.

Phillip.Laplana wrote:

I really like kimchi. Sometimes, my wife and I will go out to the nearest Korean diner and order some kimchi chigae or kimchi stew. Here's how it is made!

On rainy mornings, we sometimes feel too lazy to make breakfast. So I just chop up some kimchi, dump it in a wok of leftover rice and then make it into kimchi fried rice! :grin:

Yes, yes and yes to all those ways to eat kimchi, specially the soup :grinning::ok_hand:

Now i think i am the only man on this planet who was unaware of Kimchi :)

Ari wrote:

Kimchi is really good but is an acquired taste. My mother in law is Korean and at first I died like it. I found that the smell was too strong. But I gave it a try and now I love it. Plus as Leo stated is a great source of probiotics. I like it raw or Kimchi soup which is one of my favorites. You should treat yourself to a Korean restaurant dinner.

Everyone should try a Korean restaurant dinner. Holy crow, it's all delicious and healthy and bountiful and... omg.

I'm especially fond of the little side dish appetizers they serve at the beginning before your meal arrives.  

my mouth is watering now lolz

Phillip.Laplana wrote:

Ari wrote:

Kimchi is really good but is an acquired taste. My mother in law is Korean and at first I died like it. I found that the smell was too strong. But I gave it a try and now I love it. Plus as Leo stated is a great source of probiotics. I like it raw or Kimchi soup which is one of my favorites. You should treat yourself to a Korean restaurant dinner.

Everyone should try a Korean restaurant dinner. Holy crow, it's all delicious and healthy and bountiful and... omg.

I'm especially fond of the little side dish appetizers they serve at the beginning before your meal arrives. :heart_eyes:

Everything is great, I have a weakness for their dumplings, Kalbi, Bulgogi, heck even the simple rice alone tastes great. Lol

imran.khalil0000 wrote:

my mouth is watering now lolz

Mine too, please tell us when you go.

where?

Remember, everyone! Kimchi Day is on November 22nd. Mark your calendars.  

Oh god, I just added kimchi to my bucket list. I know there is a Korean restaurant in my city, I'll try to go.

Jess.PWinkler wrote:

Oh god, I just added kimchi to my bucket list. I know there is a Korean restaurant in my city, I'll try to go.

Go!!!!! If you are not that adventurous start with the meat bulgogi or kalbi. They usually come with little side dishes that might include kimchi. :grinning:

Ari wrote:

Jess.PWinkler wrote:

Oh god, I just added kimchi to my bucket list. I know there is a Korean restaurant in my city, I'll try to go.

Go!!!!! If you are not that adventurous start with the meat bulgogi or kalbi. They usually come with little side dishes that might include kimchi. :grinning:

Do they have vegan dishes? I might go with a vegan friend

Jess.PWinkler wrote:

Do they have vegan dishes? I might go with a vegan friend

I recommend asking the specific restaurant before you go. There don't seem to be many vegans in Korea, so although there are many plant-based dishes and side dishes, who knows if they meet vegan standards.

leosmith wrote:

Jess.PWinkler wrote:

Do they have vegan dishes? I might go with a vegan friend

I recommend asking the specific restaurant before you go. There don't seem to be many vegans in Korea, so although there are many plant-based dishes and side dishes, who knows if they meet vegan standards.

Thank you, I will! 

Jess.PWinkler wrote:

Ari wrote:

Jess.PWinkler wrote:

Oh god, I just added kimchi to my bucket list. I know there is a Korean restaurant in my city, I'll try to go.

Go!!!!! If you are not that adventurous start with the meat bulgogi or kalbi. They usually come with little side dishes that might include kimchi. :grinning:

Do they have vegan dishes? I might go with a vegan friend

They have a lot of vegetarian dishes. Lots of tofu and vegetables. I am pretty sure they are vegan friendly.

leosmith wrote:

Jess.PWinkler wrote:

Do they have vegan dishes? I might go with a vegan friend

I recommend asking the specific restaurant before you go. There don't seem to be many vegans in Korea, so although there are many plant-based dishes and side dishes, who knows if they meet vegan standards.

Vegetarian standards, please illustrate me. Like no cross contamination?

Ari wrote:

Vegetarian standards, please illustrate me. Like no cross contamination?

Ok. First google the difference between vegetarian, plant-based and vegan. Then google the term "vegan standards", and you should be good to go.

I love it. For Pinoy, it's pantanggal umay.  

I eat kimchi with pork barbecue. I like how they taste together.

Frederick.Dizon wrote:

I eat kimchi with pork barbecue. I like how they taste together.

Yeah those go well together. At least, I think it's better than atchara.

Mel.Palogan wrote:

I eat kimchi for its *ahem* cleaning properties haha. My buddies on the other hand love it and eat it on almost every meal they eat.

Yeah, kimchi is always great for a good cleanse. :D Also, it's got phenomenal anti-oxidant properties! I bet your kimchi-eating friends all have great skin.

Phillip.Laplana wrote:

Mel.Palogan wrote:

I eat kimchi for its *ahem* cleaning properties haha. My buddies on the other hand love it and eat it on almost every meal they eat.

Yeah, kimchi is always great for a good cleanse. :D Also, it's got phenomenal anti-oxidant properties! I bet your kimchi-eating friends all have great skin.

Yeah man, I heard good things about kimchi's benefit for the skin and overall gut health. Great stuff :)