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Kimchi is the soul of Korean food. Spicy, fresh and full of probiotics. You eat it as a side dish, in soups or stir-fries. At Tjin's you will find:
Classic baechu kimchi (Chinese cabbage)
Radish, radish or chive kimchi
Fresh and durable varieties
Mixes to make your own kimchi
Delicious and healthy – kimchi should not be missing in your fridge.
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Kimchi is a traditional dish from South Korean cuisine. It consists of fermented cabbage and vegetables. The word kimchi is usually translated as sunken vegetable and this refers to the preparation method, in which the vegetables are pickled. Kimchi has been around since ancient times, it is already 2600 to 3000 years old. Kimchi can vary in taste and color and there are more than a hundred variants of Korean kimchi. In general, the variant with the Chinese cabbage is meant, other ingredients are radish, spring onions, garlic, sesame, ginger, rice powder and salt. Usually fish, such as anchovies, or other seafood, such as squid, shrimp, oysters or mussels are processed in the kimchi.
Kimchi is incredibly healthy! It is so healthy that according to the American magazine health.com it is one of the five healthiest dishes in the world! Next to soy, olive oil, yoghurt and lentils. Kimchi is packed with vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin C. Korean Kimchi is rich in fiber, calcium and lactic acid bacteria.
As delicious as the dish is, kimchi is practically always served as a side dish next to rice, for example. In fact, a meal without this dish, Korean Kimchi, is almost unthinkable. It is even eaten for breakfast!
Do you want to buy the delicious Korean side dish? Buy your kimchi now at Tjin's toko! Tjin's toko sells the well-known brands from Korea, but also the locally made Kimchi and the vegan Kimchi. Choose the kimchi that appeals to you the most and enjoy! Also take a look at Korean snacks and Korean tea & drinks and try the unique flavors.