Kimchi

Kimchi

One of the healthiest food – another pickled cabbage popular Korean side dish is spiced and pickled cabbage. It can be mild, medium or spicy! It is spicy and sour and this traditional Korean side dish is made by fermenting cabbage, cucumber or radish. Because of pickled vegetables, kimchi is a great low-calorie source of fiber.  Early research demonstrates a link between kimchi consumption and immune system regulation. Common ingredients include Chinese cabbage, radish, garlic, red pepper, spring onion, ginger, salt, and sugar.

What it contains? Filled with vitamins, calcium, and probiotics; it’s an excellent and hot way to stay healthy. The best tasting kimchi is stored in room temperature for an average of six months to reach its full flavor.  Besides beneficial bacteria, Kimchi is also a great source of beta-carotene, calcium, iron and vitamins A, C, B1 and B2.

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: February 5, 2016

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