This Is How "Our" Kimchi Is Supposed to Taste. A Local Taste That Survived In the previous posts, I introduced an ingredient in kimchi paste that puzzles many people: sanchogaru. It does not smell like it belongs in kimchi. It leaves a buzzing sensation on the tongue, as if someone were plucking tiny guitar strings inside your mouth. And, to be honest, it looks a bit like finely ground dirt. Source: Mr. Hwi's Blog It is a strange powder, one that seems to be familiar mainly t

Curious about Madam Kimchi's kimchi recipe? Here, we will talk about Sichuan pepper powder, which helps harmonize diverse ingredients in kimchi paste. Kimchi Conflicts, Ep 1-1: Have you ever seen someone add Sichuan pepper to Kimchi? We publish articles about the ingredients and techniques behind Madam Kimchi, as well as the ideas and histories that have inspired our kimchi-making methodology. Many of these ingredients and practices are not always considered "standard" becaus