Kimchi

Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made from salted and fermented vegetables, most often napa cabbage or Korean radish. It is seasoned with ingredients such as Korean chili powder, spring onions, garlic, ginger, and salted seafood. A staple of Korean cuisine, kimchi accompanies almost every Korean meal and is also used in soups and stews. Hundreds of variants exist, and its preparation methods are part of Korea’s intangible cultural heritage.

Main ingredients

Salted and fermented vegetables, often napa cabbage or Korean radish

Cuisine role

Staple food in Korean cuisine

Cultural heritage

Preparation methods and cultural significance documented as Korea's intangible cultural heritage