How did this become Korea's staple

Millions of years of tradition

>>745128536
What is it?

>>745128536
north korea best korea

>>745128777
Kimchi. Pickled fermented vegetables, mostly cabbage and radishes with various seasonings. Takes some getting used to, not terrible. EVERYwhere in Korea. Like literally every meal. Source: am living in Korea for a year with the US Army

>>745129245
been living here for 2 months and the food is honestly amazing.

>>745128536
the wikipedia article on kimchi gives you a brief history on why it's a staple. tldr Koreans got really good at fermenting things in ancient history and this eventually included vegetables

>>745129245
That doesn't look like cabbage.

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>>745128536
hey op you left this at my place while you were being a faggot.
probably with me.
gayboy.

>>745129438
It's not always cabbage.

>>745129500
Then it's not kimchi.

>>745129541
kkakdugi is a form of kimchi made out of turnips or radishes

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>>745129541
who the fuck cares what picture OP used. here, real kimchi

>>745129646
Kimchi is specifically fermented cabbage.
If not cabbage, not kimchi.
That's like calling a beef hotdog a hamburger because they're both processed and grilled.

>>745129245
that you jadian?

Kimchi is fucking delicious. Korean bbq joints are quite possibly the greatest food you could have.