kimchees
Spicy fermented vegetables
Kimchees is the plural of kimchi, the Korean dish of fermented vegetables—most commonly napa cabbage seasoned with chili pepper, garlic, and ginger.
The plural appears when distinguishing varieties: The restaurant offers several kimchees, from mild to fiery.
Korean meal accompaniments
- side dishSecondary food portion
- bibimbapKorean mixed rice dish
- Korean barbecueSelf-grilled meat cuisine
- kimbapKorean seaweed rice roll
Bacterial food preservation method
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- brineWater saturated with sodium
- culturingGrowing organisms artificially
- agingGrowing older over time
souring · curing · live cultures · beneficial bacteria · preservation · tang · acidity · fermented vegetables
Oblong Asian leafy vegetable
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- scallionsYoung onions with stalks
- fish sauceFermented anchovy condiment
radish · daikon · sea salt · carrots · mustard greens · spring onions · pear · anchovy
banchan
Korean meal accompaniments
- side dishSecondary food portion
- bibimbapKorean mixed rice dish
- Korean barbecueSelf-grilled meat cuisine
lacto-fermentation
Bacterial food preservation method
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- brineWater saturated with sodium
- culturingGrowing organisms artificially
aging · souring · curing · live cultures · beneficial bacteria · preservation · tang · acidity · fermented vegetables · crock
napa cabbage
Oblong Asian leafy vegetable
fish sauce · radish · daikon · sea salt · carrots · mustard greens · spring onions · pear · anchovy
spicy
Having strong heat
sour · funky · garlicky · savory · complex · sharp · briny · effervescent · bold · zesty
cucumber
Crisp edible gourd
kimcheesraw salad
Uncooked vegetable dish
coleslaw · green salad · crudités · fresh produce · garden salad