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Kim Chee

Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis Allergens: Shellfish
Kim Chee

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Brassicaceae (cabbage, radish), Amaryllidaceae (garlic, onion)
  • Primary Cuisine Korean, East Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Napa cabbage, Korean radish, chili, garlic, ginger, fermented seafood (optional)

O Que É Kim Chee?

A traditional Korean side dish of fermented vegetables, most commonly napa cabbage and Korean radish, seasoned with a vibrant mix of gochugaru (chili powder), garlic, ginger, and other aromatics.

Qual o Sabor de Kim Chee?

Kim Chee tem um sabor pungent, spicy, sour, umami, salty com aromas de pungent, garlicky, fermented, spicy.

Taste
Pungent, Spicy, Sour, Umami, Salty
Texture
Crisp, Crunchy, Chewy (cabbage leaves)
Aroma
Pungent, Garlicky, Fermented, Spicy
Acidity
High

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 1/2 cup (75g)
Calories15 kcal
Total Fat0.5 g
Saturated Fat0.0 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.1 g
Total Carbohydrate2.8 g
Dietary Fiber1.6 g
Total Sugars1.2 g
Calcium30 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium160 mg

Segredo do Chef

The funkier, more sour Kim Chee becomes, the better it is for cooking into stews (Kimchi Jjigae) or fried rice; fresh Kim Chee is best for side dishes.

Substitutos e Proporções de Kim Chee

O melhor substituto para Kim Chee é Sauerkraut, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar sour, fermented cabbage flavor and crisp texture, but lacks spice.

Substitutos para Kim Chee com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Sauerkraut Melhor 1:1 Similar sour, fermented cabbage flavor and crisp texture, but lacks spice.
Spicy Pickled Cabbage 1:1 Can mimic the spicy and tangy notes, but won't have the deep fermentation complexity.
Spicy Daikon Radish Kimchi (Kkakdugi) 1:1 If the radish crunch and spice are desired over cabbage.
Fermented Hot Sauce N/A For dishes needing just the pungent, spicy, and sour notes without the texture.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Kim Chee

  1. Look for fresh, vibrant color.
  2. Refrigerated Kim Chee continues to ferment; taste preference dictates age.

O Que Combina Bem Com Kim Chee?

  • Pork Belly
  • Rice
  • Noodles
  • Tofu
  • Eggs
  • Sesame Oil
  • Gochujang
  • Green Onions.

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Kim Chee?

Pungent, Spicy, Sour, Umami, Salty Pungent, Garlicky, Fermented, Spicy

Qual é um bom substituto para Kim Chee?

O melhor substituto é Sauerkraut (1:1). Similar sour, fermented cabbage flavor and crisp texture, but lacks spice.

Como escolher e armazenar Kim Chee?

Look for fresh, vibrant color. Refrigerated Kim Chee continues to ferment; taste preference dictates age.

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