Chapter 1
The ancient white origins
Chapter 2
The red pepper revolution
Chapter 3
The communal magic of gimjang
Chapter 4
The science and space frontier
YOUR GOAL
Master of The spicy secrets of Korean kimchi
Ch 2 · The red pepper revolution
mankai The Red Pepper Revolution
Kimchi was totally white! (White as snow!) / Till the red pepper brought the bite! (Oh yeah!)
mankai Cel-shaded animated characters present the vibrant history of Korea's red kimchi transformation.
BETA
mankai Drag historical ingredients to learn how chili peppers revolutionized Korea's national dish.
Fun Fact
New World peppers: Chili peppers are actually native to Central and South America, meaning the iconic red kimchi didn't exist until after the 16th century.
Glossary
gochu (noun)
A red chili pepper cultivated and used as a primary spice in Korean culinary traditions. Introduced to the peninsula in the late sixteenth century, this crop fundamentally transformed traditional kimchi-making methods.
A red chili pepper cultivated and used as a primary spice in Korean culinary traditions. Introduced to the peninsula in the late sixteenth century, this crop fundamentally transformed traditional kimchi-making methods.
Quiz
Which dynasty saw the greatest diversification of kimchi recipes, including the use of soy sauce?
Quiz
In which century did the first written record of chili peppers in Korean kimchi recipes appear?