Yeah you know how to bow, say your YO’s, drink soju, not to make direct eye-contact, and know how to use the V-sign.
But you haven’t learned the most important thing yet. Learning how to eat Kimchi.
Kimchi is a traditional fermented Korean side dish made of vegetables with a variety of seasonings.
It is often described as:
Spicy and sour with pleasantly aromatic to the nose. -Sebastian Moses
Now you may ask, what’s so bad about Kimchi?
It’s not bad at all. It’s actually good for you.
But, many non-Asians can’t take the heat.
Like this guy.
To become 100% Korean, you must master this final step.
If kimchi is not your thing because it’s too spicy, that’s alright, you can change to Baek Kimchi.
Baek Kimchi is kimchi made without the chilli pepper powder that is commonly used for fermenting Kimchi.
This kimchi has a mild and clean flavor, which appeals to children and the elderly where the regular kimchi may be too spicy.
After all, kimchi is good for you!
- It is filled with vitamins A, B and C.
- The biggest benefit may be in its “healthy bacteria” called lactobacilli.
- This healthy bacteria helps with digestion.
- Also helps prevent from yeast infections.
- prevents the growth of cancer.
With all these wonderful reasons behind from eating kimchi, why not eat it right?
So after you’ve mastered the ways to eat kimchi, congratulations, you are officially 100% Korean.
LEARN TO EAT KIMCHI THE RIGHT WAY!
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