"Let's talk Kimchi..."

Since I'm so in love with korean culture, I may sometimes select random days to make a post of anything that I'd love to blog about in relation to korea - not solely the music - because there are so many beautiful things about the culture far beyond what our ears can comprehend!

So, aside from the music, something I've taken quite an interest in when it comes to korean culture is the food. Growing up in a Nigerian home, it's very easy to not become "disgusted" (for a lack of better words) by the sight of certains food eaten in other countries since I've been exposed to a variety of dishes already. One thing I'd like to mention is kimchi. I'm sure anyone that has any sort of knowledge of korea knows about kimchi; but, if not, here's the jist:

Topic of the day: Kimchi [click here to source]

Kimchi is a traditional Korean food. It is a pickled vegetable that has been fermented. There are various types of vegetables that can be used, but those often used are cabbage and radish. The basic ingredients are then mixed with onion, garlic, squid, scallions, oysters, sugar, salt, red pepper and ginger then is fermented in low temperature.

In addition, here are some interesting facts in regards to kimchi if you need anymore convincing as to why you should eat it.

• Kimchi can boost immunity (it's like the Iron Man of foods...)
• Kimchi can launch metabolism 
• Kimchi can help to prevent cancer
• Kimchi can be used to prevent diseases caused by viruses (such as gastric disease)
• Kimchi is also low in calories ... so you can eat up without sizing up!^^

Basically, if you plan on traveling to korea anytime soon, don't just spend your money on the awesome albums of SHINee or 2ne1 or Big Bang etc., make sure you try some of the delicious food as well! Kimchi will be waiting for you!