The New Year has arrived bringing with it fresh ideas, fresh hopes, new joys and pleasing surprises. Along with all these come new tastes from various cultures to make life more interesting and healthy.
What is Kimchi?
It is Korea
Kimchihas strong, robust, full bodied flavors, fermenting and pickling that requires patience. It is a flavorful cuisine full of garlic, spices, various vegetables, unique bean and pepper pastes. The peculiarity of this Korean food is that it is often shared and cooked at the table.
Kimchimaking trends vary according to the natural abundance of that region. People near the oceans use fresh fish and oysters, some use red chili flakes and some people rely on salt.
Is kimchi healthy?
You know what? Kimchi is good for you. It is made out of plenty of vegetables and so contains high amounts of dietary fiber. It is rich in nutrients
· Vitamin C
· Vitamin A
· Thiamine (B1)
· Riboflavin (B2)
· Calcium
· And iron
· It also contains loads of lactic acid bacteria
Moderation is the key to any healthy diet. Likewise kimchi in moderation is good for you. A South Korean study says that large quantities of this food may increase the risk of gastric cancer, especially among people with certain genetic traits.
How to make Kimchi?
If you want to try out your luck at home try this recipe and here is the link
Here is a YouTube video by Anna Metcalf teaching you how to make great kimchi.
Let this New Year bring you health and happiness as you try out different cuisines and continue your journey- that is life.
Take good care,
Swarnam
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Take care,
Swarnam
Swarnam
