kimchi
/ˈkɪm.tʃi/
Korean Origin
Food & Drink
Original Word
김치
Hangul (gimchi)
Entered English
1980s
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "kimchi"
From Korean 'gimchi' (김치), a traditional fermented vegetable dish, usually made with napa cabbage and chili pepper. A staple of Korean cuisine for over 2,000 years. UNESCO recognized kimjang (kimchi making) as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Example Usage
"Kimchi is served as a side dish with almost every Korean meal."