To the uninitiated, kimchi would probably be classified as one of Andre Zimmern’s bizarre foods. Indeed, it is an acquired taste with its pungent, fermented, and spicy flavors. However, once you get used to taking this dish with your meals, you will see how it washes your palate and keeps you from feeling saturated with oil and fat from other foods.

Kimchi through the Ages

Most Koreans are hard put to identify the time this dish was invented because for most of them, kimchi has just always been there. However, written records dating back to the 3rd century mention the Koreans’ expertise in fermenting foods. Zenkimchi, a Korean food journal,has this to say about kimchi history: [Read more…]

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