Description
Korean kimchi preparation involves salting, fermenting, and seasoning vegetables in a spicy paste.
Technical
Kimchi preparation involves a combination of salting, fermenting, and sometimes boiling vegetables, usually cabbage or radish, in a seasoned paste made from ingredients such as chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce. The process relies on lactic acid fermentation, which can be influenced by factors such as temperature, time, and salt concentration.
Science
Primary Reaction
LACTIC ACID FERMENTATION
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
spicygarlickyfishyearthytangy
Wine Analogy
Natural orange wine with funky Brettanomyces notes
Coffee Analogy
Over-fermented natural process coffee with acetic sharpness
Perfume Analogy
