Kimchi

I really like Asian food, one of my favorite dishes is Kimchi.  This very popular Korean dish is best described as a spicy, slightly sweet, fermented cabbage.  I don't know what it is about Kimchi, I just have a taste for it, which seems odd to many I know. If you couldn't guess from my description, the main ingredient is cabbage, but depending on who has made it and even what season it is, Kimchi can have anything from cucumbers, carrots, potatoes, parsley, pine nuts, onions, leeks, radishes, garlic and peppers.  The latter few ingredients are probably most responsible for the unique and quite strong aroma.  It is not bad, just very strong.

Although Kimchi is a traditionally something prepared at home, you can purchase it at the store.  One of my favorites is made by a company in Cincinnati called Fab Ferments.  They are a small operation, but they have some great recipes.  Speaking of recipes, historians have uncovered Kimchi recipes as old as 3000 years, and of course they are as diverse and the ingredients within.  Therefore, I felt no need to break from traditional and I created my own.  I don't plan to go into business making Kimchi, so if you fancy it, and would like to give a go at my mix you can fine it Here.  Good eating!