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Have you always wanted to try to make Kimchi?

Did you know that there are types of Kimchi that are easy to make?

Did you know that Kimchi can be served with just a bowl of hot rice?

Then, let’s talk about Kimchi!

Kimchi has been picked as one of the healthiest food in the world. Most of us only know cabbage Kimchi but did you know there are 200 different varieties of Kimchi with different kinds of vegetables being used with or without meat. But in this blog, we will talk about a few of the most common Kimchi that every Korean had in their house tables.

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Baechu Kimchi

First, cabbage Kimchi is typically served with almost meals in every house, restaurant, or can be brought in any store like Food Korea Dubai. The whole cabbage is soaked in salt for about 3 to 4 hours until it is softened and mixed with some ingredients like garlic, ginger, and Kimchi seasoning powder and combined into the cabbage. And once the process is finished you can simply slice the cabbage and serve it already on your table. The Kimchi is usually not spicy but mild. 

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Ggakdugi Kimchi

Chopped Radish Cubes is also one of the common Kimchi in South Korea. This white radish is cut into cubes and mixed with the typical ingredients for Kimchi. This type of Kimchi is not spicy but sweet and crunchy and suitable for people who are not good at eating spicy food but wants to try it.

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Pa Kimchi

Green Onion Kimchi, this type of Kimchi is popular during spring in South Korea where it is in season. The flavor is genuine and addictive! It's the perfect combination of spicy, salty, and umami flavors. Green onions have a mild, sweet flavor that this sauce enhances. The difference in this Kimchi is you can soak it with water without salt, and with the same process after you drained it mix it with other ingredients just like the traditional Kimchi.

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Oisobagi Kimchi

Cucumber Kimchi is popular in summer. This is made from cucumbers with the same combination of ingredients just like the previous kimchi’s. This is popular because of the crunchiness and freshness but can't be stored for a long period.

Did you know it has a lot of benefits?

Eating Kimchi every day has surprising benefits for our bodies. Using a lot of different vegetables for Kimchi is typically a great source of these nutrients. This dish is low in calories but packed with nutrients like vitamin c, vitamin k, and iron. It also contains probiotics which Lacto-fermentation break its sugar and make the dish more sourness and help to prevent and treat several conditions. This also can strengthen your immune system. Other research says that it makes people slow the aging process.

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With the increasing popularity of Korean culture to the world. South Korea has a lot to offer and it is not just all about your favorite Kpop Idol and Korean dramas. A big part of Korean culture is their food and if you have watched a lot of Korean dramas and follow the personal interest of your favorite Kpop Idol, Korean food is showcased a most of the time It is no wonder that lot's of people have also taken an interest and eventually  also fallen in love with Korean food. 

     Whenever Korean food is mentioned, either kimchi, Korean barbeque or the Samyang spicy noodles. always come to our mind. But Korean food is not just about spicy noodles, Korean BBQ and kimchi. It also offers a lot of varieties of food from sweets, savory, salty and even healthy foods.

     As part of spreading the Korean culture to the Middle East, food is one of the things that can bring unity and love to other nations without a doubt. Have a taste of Korean food  ranging from Jajangmyun, Bokkeummyeon, Shin Ramyun, Spicy Buldak Noodles, Tteokbokki Sauce, Samjang, Buldak Sauce, Instant Cooked Rice, Bulgogi Marinade Sauce, Gochujang, Collagen Supplements, Diet Supplements, Energy Drinks. Soy Milk, Konjac Jelly and many more.

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Koreans are known for looking their best all the time, especially when it comes to their figure. It’s very rare for us to see a Korean on the heavy side of weight, most of them are skinny or even fit. You probably think that Koreans are just more conscious of their physical appearance but there is more to it than meets the eye.

But did you know that what they eat contributes a lot to why most Korean are skinny. Aside from eating a lot of side dishes made of vegetables, they also love seaweed to snack on. Seaweed is not only rich in fiber, it is also a good source of  iodine, copper, iron, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. You also get Vitamins A, B, and E. Because of their love for Seaweed they come up with lots of flavors of it like, Cheese, Almond, Teriyaki and even Wasabi! 

Another food that all Koreans cannot live without is kimchi! They eat Kimchi with almost anything, from side dishes to main course. Kimchi is actually fermented cabbage, which is rich in vitamins, minerals and probiotics that is good for a healthy gut. A healthy gut means better digestion of food leads to a good metabolism. 

Koreans don’t like sweet carbonated drinks. They prefer tea with lemon or ginger, they also like fermented tea or Kombucha. Tea is not only rich in antioxidants and helps with  blood circulation, sleep and digestion, it also aids with weight loss. They also like Soy milk instead of Cow's milk. Not only does Soy milk have more protein and calcium, it has less calories too.

They almost never eat junk foods, they prefer healthy snacks like low calorie nuts like almond, chestnuts, walnuts and seaweed as snacks too. One of the popular diet foods with Koreans is Konjac Jelly. Konjac or Elephant yam helps to  reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness. It is usually eaten before a meal to make yourself easily feel full or to be eaten in between meals to avoid feeling hungry so you won’t binge eat.

Although this type of diet can tremendously help you to lose weight, the foremost thing you need is will power and discipline. Any type of diet will never work if you lack these important factors. But never forget that physical appearance is not the only important thing, staying healthy physically and mentally will make you the most beautiful version of you!!

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