Kimch'i is a salted and�pickled� dish, often presented as�a traditional�side dish in any �meal. The fermentation of� vegetables, complemented by salted� and other seasonings, give it a unique flavor. The hot and� taste of kimch'i stimulates one's appetite. It is also a �dish, providing vitamins and . Kimch'i can also be preserved for�long periods of�time.
Red pepper was� to the making of kimch'i in the 17th �. The introduction of red pepper in the�process was a� innovation to the Korean food .� By using red pepper with vegetables and fish, a unique� of food preservation was born, thus leading to the adoption of kimch'i as a Korean staple.
