Types of Kimchi

What is the most popular food in Korea? I think maybe it is the kimchi. Kimchi is very famous and very healthful. Kimchi isn't just one type. It are very various types. Types of kimchi differ from region to region, depending on harvest and weather conditions. Each family also has its own recipe handed down from generation to generation. The number of specific kimchi types can not be easily counted. However, the Korean Food Academy has categorized over 100 different types.

The flavor depends on ingredients, condiments, the amount of salt, and level of spice used in each region. Korea's various regions produce different types of agricultural products, and this is reflected in each region's type of kimchi. The southern provinces (North and South Cholla Provinces and North and South Kyongsang Provinces) tend to use more salt and seafood so the taste is stronger and sweeter. To the north, kimchi tastes less salty and is very mild.


Seoul / Kyonggi Province
Kimchi in the capital city and the surrounding region features a variety of luxurious food and delicacies since it has diverse types of agricultural and seafood products, as well as being the center of commerce for Korea.
Undried Insam (ginseng) Kimchi, Misam Kimchi, Hobak Mu-u (pumpkin radish) Kimchi, Sunmu (turnip) Kimchi, Chae Kimchi, Baech'u Kimchi, Mu-u Kimchi, Bae Kimchi

North and South Kyongsang Provinces
Located along south and west coasts, North and South Kyongsang Provinces are abundant with various types of seafood.
K'ongnip (bean leaf) Kimchi, Ggaet'ip (sesame leaf) Kimchi, Goguma (sweet potato stem) Kimchi, Uong (burdock) Kimchi, Myeolch'i Baech'u (cabbage with anchovies) Kimchi, Manul Julgi (garlic stem) Kimchi, Gaji (eggplant) Kimchi, T'oran (taro root) Kimchi, Bak (gourd) Kimchi, Sseumbagwi (lettuce) Kimchi, Minari (dropwort) Kimchi, Gam (parsimon) Kimchi, Muumallaengi (dried radish) Kimchi, Ssuggat (Korean lettuce) Kimchi

Hwanghae Province (North Korea)
This area is known for its good quality of crops, fruits, and diverse kinds of seafood. The taste of the food is very mild, and the local people have a reputation for serving plenty of food.

P'yongyang Province (North Korea)
P'yongyang Province has cold and long winters, and people here enjoy food made from meat, beans, and green peas to endure the long winter. The kimchi is mild and less salty than in other areas.
Naengmyeon Kyeoul Baech'u (cold noodle winter cabbage) Kimchi, Gabi (eggplant) Kimchi, Dongch'imi (water radish)

There are various types of kimchi than I thought. If you are interested in kimchi, I hope to eat it.

ENGLCOM C31 PARK HWANHO(Chloe)