Dongchimi
Dongchimi served as banchan | |
Type | Kimchi |
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Place of origin | Korea |
Serving temperature | Cold |
Main ingredients | Radish, baechu, scallions, green chili, ginger, bae |
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Dongchimi | |
Hangul | ë™ì¹˜ë¯¸ |
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Hanja | 冬치미 |
Revised Romanization | dongchimi |
McCune–Reischauer | tongchi'mi |
Dongchimi is a variety of kimchi consisting of radish, baechu (hangul: ë°°ì¶”), scallions, fermented green chili, ginger, bae (hangul ë°°: Korean pear) and watery brine in Korean cuisine. As the name dong (hangul: ë™; hanja: 冬; literally "winter") and chimi (hangul: 치미, an ancient term for kimchi), suggests, this kimchi is traditionally consumed during the winter season.[1]
Dongchimi is fermented like other varieties of kimchi, but its maturing period is relatively short (2-3 days). Although it can be made at any time of the year, it is usually made during the gimjang season. The northern regions consisting of Hamgyeong-do and Pyeongan-do in North Korea are particularly famous for their dongchimi.[2]
The clear and clean taste of the watery dongchimi is used as a soup for making dongchimi guksu (ë™ì¹˜ë¯¸êµìˆ˜ cold noodle soup made with dongchimi) and naengmyeon, or served with tteok or steamed sweet potatoes to balance out the rich flavors.[3]
Ingredients
Radish is the most important ingredient in dongchimi. Whole green or red peppers can be added as decoration but are not required. Leaf mustard, garlics, gingers and leeks, as well as other salted ingredients may be included.[4]
Types
- Baechu dongchimi (Cabbage dongchimi, ë°°ì¶”ë™ì¹˜ë¯¸)
Radish and baechu stuffed with ingredients such as julienned radish, Korean chives, red peppers, garlic, and ginger is pickled in brine. Kelp stock is added for deep flavor before fermentation.[5]
- Daenamu dongchimi (Bamboo dongchimi, 대나무ë™ì¹˜ë¯¸)
Bamboo leaves are used as a main ingredient, giving the dongchimi a crisp and clean taste while adding texture. The fermentation process takes longer than other varieties of dongchimi due to its lower sodium content but it can also be stored much longer.[6] It is a local specialty of South Jeolla province.
- Gungjung dongchimi (Royal dongchimi, ê¶ì¤‘ ë™ì¹˜ë¯¸)
Made from small radish, yuja, pomegranate, and Korean pears are added for a fragrant version.[7]
There are many other variations depending on region and personal taste.
See also
References
- ↑ Dongchimi (Radish Liquid Kimchi)
- ↑ (Korean) ì£¼ë§ ë§¤ê±°ì§„: 김치, 8é“ 8味 originally from Chosun Ilbo 2003-10-09 10:50
- ↑ (Korean) Ibuk cuisine (ì´ë¶ìŒì‹) from ì „í†µí•í† ìŒì‹ë¬¸í™”연구ì›
- ↑ http://www.hanbitcook.co.kr/hanbitcook/cooks/hanvit_cookmake_007.html (Kor)
- ↑ "Baechu dongchimi (ë°°ì¶”ë™ì¹˜ë¯¸)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia.
- ↑ "Daenamu dongchimi (대나무ë™ì¹˜ë¯¸)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia.
- ↑ "Gungjung dongchimi (ê¶ì¤‘ë™ì¹˜ë¯¸)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia.
External links
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- Cooking video : Dongchimi at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea
- General information an recipe about dongchimi from The Korea Foundation
- Brief information and recipe about dongchimi
- Brief information and recipe about dongchimi
- Brief information about dongchimi and other kimchi
- (Korean) Recipe of dongchimi from Munhwa Ilbo (Newspaper) Kimchi EXPO 2007
- (Korean) General information an recipe about dongchimi
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