Fermented Vegetable/Condiment | Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free

Kimchi

N/A (fermented dish) Allergen-Free
Kimchi

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Brassicaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Korean
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Napa cabbage, chili peppers, garlic, ginger, radishes, salt

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Kimchi ?

A traditional Korean side dish made of salted and fermented napa cabbage and other vegetables, seasoned with gochugaru (chili powder), garlic, ginger, and other spices.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Kimchi ?

Le/La/L'Kimchi a un goût tangy, spicy, umami, salty, sour, fermented avec des arômes pungent, spicy, sour, garlic, ginger.

Taste
Tangy, Spicy, Umami, Salty, Sour, Fermented
Texture
Crunchy, Crisp, Slightly Tender (fermented cabbage)
Aroma
Pungent, Spicy, Sour, Garlic, Ginger
Acidity
High

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 60g (1/2 cup)
Calories15 kcal
Total Fat0.5 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.4 g
Total Carbohydrate2.3 g
Dietary Fiber1.2 g
Total Sugars1.3 g
Calcium33 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium200 mg

Le secret du chef

For a deeper, more complex flavor in stews or fried rice, use 'aged' or sour kimchi, which has fermented longer and developed more funk.

Substituts & Proportions pour Kimchi

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Kimchi est Sauerkraut, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Offers similar tangy, fermented crunch. Lacks the spicy kick, but good for texture/acidity.

Substituts pour Kimchi avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Sauerkraut Meilleur 1:1 Offers similar tangy, fermented crunch. Lacks the spicy kick, but good for texture/acidity.
Pickled Daikon Radish 1:1 Provides crunch and acidity, common in East Asian cuisine, but different flavor profile.
Spicy Coleslaw 1:1 A quick, fresh alternative for crunch and heat, but misses the fermented depth.
Pickled Cucumbers (spicy) 1:1 Can provide some acidity and crunch, especially if homemade with chili.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Kimchi

  1. Look for fresh, refrigerated kimchi.
  2. Check labels for fish/shellfish if vegan.
  3. Fermentation continues, so flavor evolves.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Kimchi ?

  • Rice
  • Noodles
  • Pork Belly
  • Tofu
  • Eggs
  • Soups
  • Stews
  • Scallions
  • Sesame Oil.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Kimchi ?

Tangy, Spicy, Umami, Salty, Sour, Fermented Pungent, Spicy, Sour, Garlic, Ginger

Quel est un bon substitut pour Kimchi ?

Le meilleur substitut est Sauerkraut (1:1). Offers similar tangy, fermented crunch. Lacks the spicy kick, but good for texture/acidity.

Comment choisir et conserver le Kimchi ?

Look for fresh, refrigerated kimchi. Check labels for fish/shellfish if vegan. Fermentation continues, so flavor evolves.

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