HOW IS KIMCHI AND SAUERKRAUT DIFFERENT.
Kimchi basically mean spicy fermented vegetables and is ubiquitous in Korea and throughout Asia, albeit with different names. Korean families are known to have a separate fridge, just for kimchi. You may be familiar with the traditional Napa cabbage kimchi, Our Award winning GoodBugs Kimchi are closer to the consistency of sauerkraut ,made form predominantly green or savoy cabbage. Traditionally kimchi was buried underground until it had fermented. and the umami taste was often achieved by adding whole fish or shrimp.
Sauerkraut, or the Dutch Zuurkool, literally translate to Sour Cabbage. This European counterpart is most prevalent through Eastern Europe where it is enjoyed as a winter staple. Traditionally vegetables were not readily available during the winter months so vegetables were preserved via fermentation. There are many stories of the barrel by the back door that was packed full of fermenting, often whole cabbages. Flavours differ regionally but usually involve combinations or carrot, beet, apple, caraway, juniper, and onion.
Our GoodBugs sauerkrauts can be enjoyed as a side or condiment. match them with most dinners, in a sandwich or tossed in a salad. The sour taste and crunch texture contrasts well with smooth and fatty ingredients, like avocado, pork, battered fish or mayonnaise.
