Kimchi
How to make your own kimchi!
Kimchi polarizes opinions. To be completely honest, I was once a detractor too. But Kimchi is an acquired taste. I've gained a liking for Korean food since studying here in Ann Arbor. And Kimchi is a mandatory appetizer for every meal. So how did the koreans invent such a unique tasting appetizer that has come to define the country and its culture?
Well, Many Koreans at the time of Si-Kyong lived in the Manchurian region, and it is believed that they made kimchi to preserve the vitamins and minerals in vegetables for the long, cold winters in Manchuria. Interestingly, it was only in the 1700s that red pepper was incorporated into the dish and this gives Kimchi its spice. Kimchi is extremely nutritious and easy to make, not to mention easy to store as well. I have actually tried making a bottle of Kimchi and it is a great supplement to a rice meal. Moreover, you could store it for as long as you want! And that is especially attractive for College students, who have little time to prepare their own nutritious meals. I highly encourage you to try making kimchi and, just for informative purposes, I have included a kimchi-making video so that you, too, could follow suit.
For more details regarding Kimchi's nutritional value and history, please visit http://www.lifeinkorea.com/culture/kimchi/kimchi.cfm?xurl=origin
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