To call Korean tastes unique would not do them justice. I'm not saying I don't enjoy Korean food: far from it. But Korean food, much like its people, has had no hesitation about setting itself apart from other cuisines.
Kim Chee
Korea's most famous dish is kim chee, a fermented accompaniment to every meal. Kim Chee, in its most popular modern form, is made from napa cabbage, onions, garlic, and chilli pepper flakes.
But, as pictured above, you could also have baby bok choy instead of napa. Or even whole baby radishes.
The truth is there's probably as many versions of kim chee as there are Korean households, with seasonal variants.
It's an acquired taste. Tasting best ice cold served with hot rice, kim chee's aroma is pungent, even offensive. But once it's close to you it softens, and even tastes good as you eat it.
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