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alicecooks The Korean tradition of kimjang unites communities to prepare winter kimchi.
alicecooks Microscopic pores in Korean breathing pottery regulate airflow and humidity to give fermented kimchi its perfect crispness
What is the name of the traditional Korean earthenware pots used to ferment and store kimchi?
Why were traditional Korean fermentation pots buried in the ground during the winter?
alicecooks Mix and pack ingredients to discover the gut-friendly magic of home fermentation.
alicecooks Neighbors share recipes and ferment gut-friendly kimchi to survive the harsh winter.
During which season does the traditional community gathering of kimjang typically take place?
Which international organization designated the Korean practice of kimjang as an Intangible Cultural Heritage?
From which continent did chili peppers originate before being introduced to Korea in the late 16th century?
What is the specific name of the Korean red pepper powder used to give kimchi its signature heat and color?
Space kimchi: In 2008, South Korea's first astronaut, Yi So-yeon, took a specially engineered, bacteria-free, low-odor kimchi into space so she wouldn't miss her favorite comfort food.
What is the name of the popular Korean kimchi variety made from crunchy, cubed radishes?
Approximately how many traditional, distinct varieties of kimchi are recorded in Korean culinary history?
The traditional Korean practice of preparing and preserving large quantities of kimchi for the winter months. UNESCO inscribed this communal kimchi-making tradition onto its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2013.