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http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/15/world/asia/15kimchi.html?hp
Price of Kimchi has as much as quintupled, going from $2.50 per cabbage head to as much as $14 per cabbage head. Obviously, this has become a major concern for Koreans, since people eat Kimchi with every meal. Some restaurants even stopped serving Kimchi as a free side dish, sending more shock waves of mayhem throughout the country. The government plans to subsidize the cabbage, and import cabbage from outside, much to the dismay of a lot of Koreans who believe that Korea's cabbage is best cabbage.
Personal note: Man, that just sucks. Charging for kimchi as a side dish is like getting charged for steak sauce at a steakhouse. I hope the kimchi prices go down, even if it's not $2.50.
Those who live in Korea: how is it affecting your lives? I live in the U.S, so I haven't felt it as much, if at all.
edit: a picture and a graph
The red line represents Consumer Price Index, which measures inflation.
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What the heck!?
This better not affect kimchi in the U.S. I have it every single meal..
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Wow what could be the cause of this?
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According to news sources, the harvest this year wasn't very high, due to flooding and wild temperatures. I say suck up the so called "national pride" and buy up foreign cabbages.
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On October 15 2010 08:58 Tabbris wrote:
Wow what could be the cause of this?
Read the article...
Overly rainy weather, and the government's river project.
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On October 15 2010 08:58 .Aar wrote:
What the heck!?
This better not affect kimchi in the U.S. I have it every single meal..
This, but I don't eat it every meal. Better not make my kimchi expensive.
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This is an easy fix
Step one: Buy cabbage patch kids
Step two: remove cabbage part
Step three: dispose of kid part
Repeat steps 1-3 until you have enough cabbage
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That means kimchi is going to be more expensive as an export to foreign countries, ie. i'm going to have to pay a lot more for kimchi here in the states, ie as piece of me just died 
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The weather has been shitty all year. I remember there was a bad hail in Kangwondo during the summer bigger than the size of ping pong balls. That destroyed produce that was ready to be picked in a few days. The temperature has been lower than usual this year, and so it just wasn't a good year in general for farming. I read that North Korea will be actually about 10 tons short of what they need in grains this year.
I also read they are considering importing cabbage from China. I wonder how that went.
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On October 15 2010 09:05 KiLL_ORdeR wrote:That means kimchi is going to be more expensive as an export to foreign countries, ie. i'm going to have to pay a lot more for kimchi here in the states, ie as piece of me just died
Actually, if the states do sell Korea cabbages, then our revenue would go up so there's no need for inflation!
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Hahaha poor kids.
Even if you do it that way, it still costs a lot.
On a serious note, I'm so depressed that one of my favorite sides have skyrocketed..
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On October 15 2010 09:07 QQplay wrote:Show nested quote +On October 15 2010 09:05 KiLL_ORdeR wrote:That means kimchi is going to be more expensive as an export to foreign countries, ie. i'm going to have to pay a lot more for kimchi here in the states, ie as piece of me just died Actually, if the states do sell Korea cabbages, then our revenue would go up so there's no need for inflation!
You assume that kimchi sold in the US is made by south korea. It could very easily be made in china =p
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Osaka27149 Posts
Pretty amazing that people are being charged for it at restaurants. Getting kimchi with a meal was like the glass of water you get everywhere else.
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If you don't live near South Korea then chances are extremely high that you weren't eating Kimchi that was in clay pots underground or made from Korean cabbages to begin with.
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On October 15 2010 09:14 Ack1027 wrote:
If you don't live near South Korea then chances are extremely high that you weren't eating Kimchi that was in clay pots underground or made from Korean cabbages to begin with.
I remember distinctly seeing GLASS jars.That's right, GLASS!!!
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Food prices are going crazy right now.
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On October 15 2010 09:14 Ack1027 wrote:
If you don't live near South Korea then chances are extremely high that you weren't eating Kimchi that was in clay pots underground or made from Korean cabbages to begin with.
I only eat the best stuff 
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Time to stockpile 깍두기 imo
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+ Show Spoiler +On October 15 2010 09:05 semantics wrote:This is an easy fix Step one: Buy cabbage patch kids Step two: remove cabbage part Step three: dispose of kid part Repeat steps 1-3 until you have enough cabbage
At least your not a Cannibal
-"Have you been eating babies?"
-"No officer i haven't just yummy Kimchi"
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This thread explains why my school hasn't served any Kimchi for almost a week and a half now even though we used to get it every single day.
I actually don't like Kimchi but am trying to eat a little bit everytime it gets served so I get used to the taste.
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This is true, the first sign of this was a notice in our school's cafeteria encouraging us to "eat kimchi with moderation". From this week they've stopped serving it altogether, which certainly surprised me (I imagined riots amongst the common people, but everyone seems to be taking it quite well).
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Secret plot by Blizzard to force concessions from the South Korean government?
How difficult to make Kimchi is it really(honest question)?
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Osaka27149 Posts
On October 15 2010 09:02 jpak wrote:
According to news sources, the harvest this year wasn't very high, due to flooding and wild temperatures. I say suck up the so called "national pride" and buy up foreign cabbages.
It is easy to say but hard to do. In Japan, almost everyone buys rice that is made in Japan even though it is more expensive. (I actually asked this question just yesterday in my adult class). However, Japan is obligated to buy X amount of foreign rice per year via trade agreements. That rice ends up as crackers, in convenience store products, or rotting in warehouses.
Some foods are more attached to the national psyche than others. It makes sense to buy foreign produced products, but it doesn't mean people will change easily.
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It's funny how every country is having massive spikes but in totally different food areas
Some weird imported foods have just shot up in price in the UK, but a homegrown food in Korea?
Was it just a terrible harvest? And why is this affecting Kimchi being served/made in other countries?
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On October 15 2010 09:25 Manifesto7 wrote:Show nested quote +On October 15 2010 09:02 jpak wrote:
According to news sources, the harvest this year wasn't very high, due to flooding and wild temperatures. I say suck up the so called "national pride" and buy up foreign cabbages. It is easy to say but hard to do. In Japan, almost everyone buys rice that is made in Japan even though it is more expensive. (I actually asked this question just yesterday in my adult class). However, Japan is obligated to buy X amount of foreign rice per year via trade agreements. That rice ends up as crackers, in convenience store products, or rotting in warehouses. Some foods are more attached to the national psyche than others. It makes sense to buy foreign produced products, but it doesn't mean people will change easily.
japan also refuses to export their rice =)
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This thread made me google kimchi... So that's what it is :O I think I've had it before just don't remember the taste =.=
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Osaka27149 Posts
On October 15 2010 09:27 Garaman wrote:Show nested quote +On October 15 2010 09:25 Manifesto7 wrote:On October 15 2010 09:02 jpak wrote:
According to news sources, the harvest this year wasn't very high, due to flooding and wild temperatures. I say suck up the so called "national pride" and buy up foreign cabbages. It is easy to say but hard to do. In Japan, almost everyone buys rice that is made in Japan even though it is more expensive. (I actually asked this question just yesterday in my adult class). However, Japan is obligated to buy X amount of foreign rice per year via trade agreements. That rice ends up as crackers, in convenience store products, or rotting in warehouses. Some foods are more attached to the national psyche than others. It makes sense to buy foreign produced products, but it doesn't mean people will change easily. japan also refuses to export their rice =)
I pulled in 1650 kg this year, and I am sure not selling it to any dirty foreigner 
O wait...
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That's like charging for rice at a Chinese restaurant...oh wait, some (bad) restaurants do that already.
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On October 15 2010 09:31 TOloseGT wrote:
That's like charging for rice at a Chinese restaurant...oh wait, some (bad) restaurants do that already.
Well in Canada, Chinese restaurants do charge for rice, but it's really cheap.
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Sucks for Koreans in South Korea. Kimchi, with a ton of other stuff, are given with a meal for free in restaurants in the U.S. Plus, most Korean mothers know how to make kimchi so we're all good. Get cheaper cabbages South Koreans!
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On October 15 2010 09:21 Greg_J wrote:
This thread explains why my school hasn't served any Kimchi for almost a week and a half now even though we used to get it every single day.
I actually don't like Kimchi but am trying to eat a little bit everytime it gets served so I get used to the taste.
lol, i still get it with every meal at school, i still ignore it every time :D
Greg where do you teach btw?
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Vatican City State2594 Posts
"Cabbage from Korea is best cabbage" LOL
Anyways I can see how this could be a tragedy, it's like vodka rations in the USSR.
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damn, brb going to buy all the kimchi at the korean store.
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On October 15 2010 09:37 zenMaster wrote:Show nested quote +On October 15 2010 09:31 TOloseGT wrote:
That's like charging for rice at a Chinese restaurant...oh wait, some (bad) restaurants do that already. Well in Canada, Chinese restaurants do charge for rice, but it's really cheap.
Aye. And Kimchi's been charged for in most Korean restaurants for a very long time now.
Too bad. I still get the bigass plastic container of Kimchi from the local ethnic grocer though. Yumz.
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kimchi in the united states shouldnt be affected because koreans in U.S. make the kimchi from the cabbage down there, so ive heard anyway..
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Damn, I guess I'll be going to the asian grocer tomorrow and getting another jar of Chongga before they run out.
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Only in Teamliquid and Korea where this matters xD
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Make your own Kimchi, that's what my mom does, and my grandma does too. Nobody makes Kimchi quite like korean grandmas
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I'm pretty sure Kimchi outside of South Korea are just made by Asians residing there. For example, in Melbourne, you get a few different brands, some are Koreans, some are Chinese -_-
Anyway, the price hike is only temporary as the parts of China that grow the Korean variety cabbage will be harvested in less than a months time and that will drive the price down.
In the mean time, the Koreans will just have to put up with Chinese cabbage!
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one of the only times where i'm happy to be chinese instead of korean
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On October 15 2010 09:25 Manifesto7 wrote:Show nested quote +On October 15 2010 09:02 jpak wrote:
According to news sources, the harvest this year wasn't very high, due to flooding and wild temperatures. I say suck up the so called "national pride" and buy up foreign cabbages. It is easy to say but hard to do. In Japan, almost everyone buys rice that is made in Japan even though it is more expensive. (I actually asked this question just yesterday in my adult class). However, Japan is obligated to buy X amount of foreign rice per year via trade agreements. That rice ends up as crackers, in convenience store products, or rotting in warehouses. Some foods are more attached to the national psyche than others. It makes sense to buy foreign produced products, but it doesn't mean people will change easily.
WHY aren't you buying my California grown rice Lol although it could be very well Mississippi or Arkansas rice. I just assume some of that forging rice is American. Considering how much Rice and soy we grow(which is a ton more then people would think)
edit:Lol opps i didn't mean to post this I was suppose to be one of my type out but don't post post
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this must suck on so many levels
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The govt needs to do something. Kimchi is our national food, its one of the most important cultural and traditional things Korea has. It is vital to our culture. If people cannot enjoy such and important food, it will be lost
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Rising kimchi prices?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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On October 15 2010 10:19 shawster wrote:
one of the only times where i'm happy to be chinese instead of korean
That's the saddest thing I've heard all week lol have pride my friend
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In other news, Korean APM across bnet servers have dropped by 400%.
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On October 15 2010 09:23 Antisocialmunky wrote:
Secret plot by Blizzard to force concessions from the South Korean government?
How difficult to make Kimchi is it really(honest question)?
Really hard. Seriously. It's a lot of effort just for some measly spiced cabbages.
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Havn't had Kimchi in a few years now, I guess won't even have it for awhile... Dang, I crave for my spicy Kimchi!!! lol
Btw, they use napa cabbage to make kimchi, the ones in the cartoon are not the kind!
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On October 15 2010 12:12 TheBase wrote:Show nested quote +On October 15 2010 09:23 Antisocialmunky wrote:
Secret plot by Blizzard to force concessions from the South Korean government?
How difficult to make Kimchi is it really(honest question)? Really hard. Seriously. It's a lot of effort just for some measly spiced cabbages.
For us, maybe... but then again, making Kimchi for them is probably as easy as us making specially prepared eggs... Just different foods in question.
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Kimchi is really no more difficult to make than Sauerkraut, if made from scratch. It's just a very time-intensive task. That said, I love Kimchi (and sauerkraut for that matter), and eat it every chance I get. I guess Koreans will just have to make due on cucumber kimchi in the mean time.
I must say that I do have news for Korea is they really think Korean cabbage is the best. =/
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On October 15 2010 12:43 hizBALLIN wrote:
Kimchi is really no more difficult to make than Sauerkraut, if made from scratch. It's just a very time-intensive task. That said, I love Kimchi (and sauerkraut for that matter), and eat it every chance I get. I guess Koreans will just have to make due on cucumber kimchi in the mean time.
I must say that I do have news for Korea is they really think Korean cabbage is the best. =/
Don't you mean china's cabbage?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napa_cabbage
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I was mostly referring to the OP's statement that Korean Cabbage is thought to be the superior area of cultivation amongst Koreans. I would heartily disagree.
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On October 15 2010 09:19 NIJ wrote:
Time to stockpile 깍두기 imo
ya, but the price on 깍두기 has gone way up lately too (at least where I live)
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lol. This will prolly hurt their pride more then their wallets. Kimchiless KOREA and hinese kimchi bahahahahahah.
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On October 15 2010 12:43 hizBALLIN wrote:
Kimchi is really no more difficult to make than Sauerkraut, if made from scratch. It's just a very time-intensive task. That said, I love Kimchi (and sauerkraut for that matter), and eat it every chance I get. I guess Koreans will just have to make due on cucumber kimchi in the mean time.
I must say that I do have news for Korea is they really think Korean cabbage is the best. =/
Kimchi is mad hard to make man. Not only is it a very time intensive task, you have to really know what you are doing. Even with the same ingredients, my grandma's kimchi was way better than my mom's. Also, there is nothing worse than a bad kimchi.
On October 15 2010 13:24 motus wrote:ya, but the price on 깍두기 has gone way up lately too (at least where I live)
Thats because everyone is getting 깍두기 now that 배추김치 is mad expensive. Supply and demand. Also, I can't imagine the radish harvest was any good either.
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Baltimore, USA22254 Posts
On October 15 2010 08:56 jpak wrote:
much to the dismay of a lot of Koreans who believe that Korea's cabbage is best cabbage.
Couldn't help it...
+ Show Spoiler +
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On October 15 2010 09:12 Manifesto7 wrote:
Pretty amazing that people are being charged for it at restaurants. Getting kimchi with a meal was like the glass of water you get everywhere else.
I recall having to pay for water too in some restaurant... :/
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Wow that's crazy. That would suck if it happened to like salsa or bread here in the states.. I would be super anger
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Required more kimchi ~ read in Zeratul's voice
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On October 15 2010 13:57 JohannesH wrote:Show nested quote +On October 15 2010 09:12 Manifesto7 wrote:
Pretty amazing that people are being charged for it at restaurants. Getting kimchi with a meal was like the glass of water you get everywhere else. I recall having to pay for water too in some restaurant... :/
Likely bottled water.
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금치
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If you guys are in the US and want kimchi - but don't want to deal with Korean super markets, check out Costco~
![[image loading]](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/4098760695_3315f5379d_b.jpg)
This stuff is good if not better than the ready made kimchi at Korean stores.
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Wait, there is a shortage of product X, in country Y, and people are suprised that they have to pay Z more money for it?
Whoah.
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lol i was under the impression that korea got their produce from china like japan that imports shitake mushroom and all that fancy stuff.
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On October 15 2010 16:31 san-tokie wrote:If you guys are in the US and want kimchi - but don't want to deal with Korean super markets, check out Costco~ This stuff is good if not better than the ready made kimchi at Korean stores.
Oh wow. I have the exact same jar of kimchi in my fridge. However, I've tasted better kimchi than that brand.
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On October 15 2010 16:31 san-tokie wrote:If you guys are in the US and want kimchi - but don't want to deal with Korean super markets, check out Costco~ This stuff is good if not better than the ready made kimchi at Korean stores.
Yay, tokie
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This is old news. It has been going on for a while now. I think importing is a good option. Many of my Korean friends told me that there is no difference between Kimchi made in Korea and Kimchi made by Korean from cabbage from China.
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Can anyone actually confirm that korean cabbage is superior than their foreigner counterpart? Secret behind their high apm perhaps? :0
j/k. XD
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Baltimore, USA22254 Posts
On October 15 2010 17:18 dinmsab wrote:
Can anyone actually confirm that korean cabbage is superior than their foreigner counterpart? Secret behind their high apm perhaps? :0
j/k. XD
I'm telling you...
+ Show Spoiler +
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This thread is making me so hungry right now. You guys suck. I wish there were a korean restaurant where I go to school. Specifically a tofu house. I need one of those ASAP.
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On October 15 2010 08:56 jpak wrote:
Personal note: Man, that just sucks. Charging for kimchi as a side dish is like getting charged for steak sauce at a steakhouse. I hope the kimchi prices go down, even if it's not $2.50.
Those who live in Korea: how is it affecting your lives? I live in the U.S, so I haven't felt it as much, if at all.
in australia its becoming quiet the trend to charge for the saurces / gravys you get with your steak. IT EFFIN SUCKS! .. iv been to 3 places now.. and its like 4 bucks for the stuff. which is ALOT
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thread is making me hungry. good thing BCD tofu is open 24 hrs a day :D brb!!!!!
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I just came on to post about this. What a crazy thing.
I seriously love kimchi. In Japan it's a bland attempt but I still eat it on the regular regardless.
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I have never even heard of kimchi. But if I was used to getting it everyday and liked it I would be pretty sad!
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Id rather purchase the bagged ones, 2 heads of cabbage... 8 USD. Sounds reasonable to me, however those glass containers are great storage devices(But 7 bucks for a large jar of kimchi is not worth it).
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On October 15 2010 17:40 blade55555 wrote:
I have never even heard of kimchi. But if I was used to getting it everyday and liked it I would be pretty sad!
Its pretty critical. A Koreans diet would consist almost entirely of rice kimchi and red chilli sauce!!
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Im sure some of us can just eat rice, kimchi and sea laver everyday without getting sick of it.
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On October 15 2010 17:15 Caphe wrote:
This is old news. It has been going on for a while now. I think importing is a good option. Many of my Korean friends told me that there is no difference between Kimchi made in Korea and Kimchi made by Korean from cabbage from China.
Napa cabbage is native to China anyway, but I find that my family usually just eats the round head cabbage.
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Hong Kong20321 Posts
On October 15 2010 17:40 blade55555 wrote:
I have never even heard of kimchi. But if I was used to getting it everyday and liked it I would be pretty sad!
a teamliquid member that does not know what KIMCHI IS ??
BLASPHEMY!
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On October 15 2010 17:22 EvilTeletubby wrote:Show nested quote +On October 15 2010 17:18 dinmsab wrote:
Can anyone actually confirm that korean cabbage is superior than their foreigner counterpart? Secret behind their high apm perhaps? :0
j/k. XD I'm telling you... + Show Spoiler +
ETT isnt getting enough love here, thats the first thing I thought of when I saw Korean cabbage is best cabbage. <3
Maybe South Korea could go over to their friendly neighbors to borrow a cup of cabbage.
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On October 15 2010 17:35 susySquark wrote:
thread is making me hungry. good thing BCD tofu is open 24 hrs a day :D brb!!!!!
I am so jealous right now, you have no idea
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On October 15 2010 13:53 EvilTeletubby wrote:Show nested quote +On October 15 2010 08:56 jpak wrote:
much to the dismay of a lot of Koreans who believe that Korea's cabbage is best cabbage. Couldn't help it... + Show Spoiler +
Have the Dear Leader's son send us some cabbage.
BTW, I loled at that pick. So good.
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United States42689 Posts
On October 15 2010 13:53 EvilTeletubby wrote:Show nested quote +On October 15 2010 08:56 jpak wrote:
much to the dismay of a lot of Koreans who believe that Korea's cabbage is best cabbage. Couldn't help it... + Show Spoiler +
You're a terrible role model. :p
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On October 15 2010 16:31 san-tokie wrote:If you guys are in the US and want kimchi - but don't want to deal with Korean super markets, check out Costco~ + Show Spoiler +This stuff is good if not better than the ready made kimchi at Korean stores.
I can't bear to buy kimchi =/ it seems so expensive. When you can buy a head of napa at $.39 a lb and just make it yourself it seems like such a waste. I'm not korean so my recipe is one I made up from trial and error so if anyone has any tips I'd appreciate it, but this is how i usually do it.
1) slice cabbage into quarters, douse in pickling salt and let sit for 3-4 hours.
2) While salting, mix together water, fish sauce, red pepper powder, garlic, green onion, some sliced carrot, and mung bean starch and heat.
3) Wash the cabbage to get the salt off after sitting.
4) Mix sauce and cabbage and stick in a jar and leave it out for a week or until sufficiently sour.
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thats fucked up... korean people live, eat and breathe kimchi... hope they can sort it out.
its been almost a year since I ate kimchi and I want to find some so bad...
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I know the daughter of the person who owns Cosmos Kimchi. So weird...
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I had kimchi as a side dish at bbq tonight and bought some from the korean supermarket on my way home. This is a disaster, if the price skyrockets i'll have to make my own with inferior aussie cabbage
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On October 15 2010 17:35 susySquark wrote:
thread is making me hungry. good thing BCD tofu is open 24 hrs a day :D brb!!!!!
BCD!!!! There's one near my house, which one do you go to?
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Cabbage is very important to Chinese and Koreans alike.
Here is a Jade Cabbage. The caption is a play-on-words. Bai Cai 白菜 (Cabbage) in common speech sounds like Bai Cai 百财 (hundred riches). So they associate wealth with cabbage. Thus eating more cabbage will make your richer.
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I had a ton of kimchi yesterday and my burps still smell like it.
What, got a problem?
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On October 16 2010 01:38 ProTech_MediC wrote:
I had a ton of kimchi yesterday and my burps still smell like it.
What, got a problem?
No but please don't fart... :s
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Yeah it's weird, it used to be that every restaurant gave you a big pile of kimchi and refilled it instantly if you finished it. Now they just give you like 3 or 4 little pieces and never refill it.
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Well, I heard from some nutrition specialists that alot of koreans have health problems because they have so much salty kim chi every day, and i guess this is technically good health wise? But it really sucks that their cultural staple food is getting so expensive! Like if China or india rice prices went up. They would be devastated.
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On October 17 2010 02:47 MeteorRise wrote:
Well, I heard from some nutrition specialists that alot of koreans have health problems because they have so much salty kim chi every day, and i guess this is technically good health wise? But it really sucks that their cultural staple food is getting so expensive! Like if China or india rice prices went up. They would be devastated.
I guess it depends on at which aspect you look - quote from wiki: "The magazine Health named kimchi in its list of top five "World's Healthiest Foods" for being rich in vitamins, aiding digestion, and even possibly reducing cancer growth." I
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Deodorant and mouthwash sales will decrease as a side effect.
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what the hell? cabbage shouldnt be that expensive O_o
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On October 17 2010 02:47 MeteorRise wrote:
Well, I heard from some nutrition specialists that alot of koreans have health problems because they have so much salty kim chi every day, and i guess this is technically good health wise? But it really sucks that their cultural staple food is getting so expensive! Like if China or india rice prices went up. They would be devastated.
I think alot of the salt in there diet comes from ramen too. That garbage is salty and fatty but they eat it like crazy.
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I didn't know what Kimchi was so I looked it up and damn I am now craving Korean BBQ. Too bad the price will be high now though.
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Yeah this seems really odd...I tried it and loved it.. but it did seem like rice.. kind of comes with everything.
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coming from a guy who ate korean food everyday in toronto for about 5 months and ate korean food in seoul for 4 days
korean food in toronto is better than it is in korea, espescially chigae and gamtjatang
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Too much of any thing is bad for your body. The key is to have a balanced diet and I would say having Kim Chi as a staple is lot more healthy than some other alternatives.
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On October 17 2010 11:40 Instigata wrote:Show nested quote +On October 17 2010 02:47 MeteorRise wrote:
Well, I heard from some nutrition specialists that alot of koreans have health problems because they have so much salty kim chi every day, and i guess this is technically good health wise? But it really sucks that their cultural staple food is getting so expensive! Like if China or india rice prices went up. They would be devastated. I think alot of the salt in there diet comes from ramen too. That garbage is salty and fatty but they eat it like crazy.
Not all koreans eat that much Ramen, but they still suffer horribly from the effects of kimchi :-p. Think about it, its extremely salty and spicy. Sure it clears your system out from the garlic and what not, but it also skyrockets your blood pressure and causes things like ulcers. Still, i don't forsee Koreans ever stop eating kimchi lol.
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On October 17 2010 12:09 saltywet wrote:
coming from a guy who ate korean food everyday in toronto for about 5 months and ate korean food in seoul for 4 days
korean food in toronto is better than it is in korea, espescially chigae and gamtjatang
Probably because of the peppers that are available in North America. They have a little more kick to them.
Oh, the reason why overloading with kimchi is hazardous is because you're basically eating rotten food (fermentation). Anytime you eat fermented foods like kimchi, you are suspect to stomach cancer (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15929164).
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The opposition Democratic Party also has laid blame for the shortages on a large river-reclamation project, saying it destroyed farmland that would have been used for cabbages and other vegetables, a charge the government has denied.
Goddamn it 2MB
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"korean cabbage is best cabbage" made me lol
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This is how 2012 happens guys. First the kimchi stocks in Korea bottoms out, France refuses to sell them cabbage, England gets pissed off and America is poor. We're living the end of the world :0
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On October 17 2010 13:04 McDonalds wrote:Show nested quote +The opposition Democratic Party also has laid blame for the shortages on a large river-reclamation project, saying it destroyed farmland that would have been used for cabbages and other vegetables, a charge the government has denied. Goddamn it 2MB
Ever since I heard about the grand canal project from the very beginning, I hoped and hoped it wouldn't be realized. I've been out of the loop for a long time now, and to see that he really went through with the plan... is just WTF
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Heres a crazy idea, how about, instead of eating kimchi everyday, you dont? try to branch out and eat other foods, crazy huh.
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On October 17 2010 14:00 KrAzYfoOL wrote:
Heres a crazy idea, how about, instead of eating kimchi everyday, you dont? try to branch out and eat other foods, crazy huh.
I have just two words for ya: korean pride. Kimchi is the national dish, rightfully so, and there's no way they're going to let go of that. But you're right. Now's a good time to try other dishes.
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Dammit. My precious Kimchi! Poor Koreans. A part of the soul was just ripped from them. Now they'll all be at least a little empty inside. Literally.
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It must be the end of the earth for korea... But not Thailand where I live the price of Kim Chi is still the same XD
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On October 17 2010 12:09 saltywet wrote:
coming from a guy who ate korean food everyday in toronto for about 5 months and ate korean food in seoul for 4 days
korean food in toronto is better than it is in korea, espescially chigae and gamtjatang
This largely depends on where you ate and your personal preferences...
Christie has a few good restaurants, but I like Korean food in Korea over North America.
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Korean food here is expensive, rather attempt to make my own or just eat whatever Korean friends have in their fridge. :D I usually go to the market in Ktown to pick up some food stuffs but the BBQ restaurants there charges like $25 for one plate of beef and the regular restaurants a few dishes go almost to $100.
This is in NYC, Ktown @ Herald Square. Never been to a Korean restaurant in Flushing yet...
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Cabbage? Really? its like 3 pesos a kilo here (0.75cents of a dollar).
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