How many calories in kimchi
A side portion of kimchi has about 30 kcal, which is almost nothing for that much flavour.
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To burn it off
Kimchi is fermented cabbage with chilli, garlic, ginger and spring onion. In Korea it's on the table at nearly every meal, a little dish next to everything else.
A side portion is about 30 kcal, with 1 g of protein, 4 g of carbs and 1 g of fat. It's mostly cabbage and water, with a lot of salt.
You can get a jar in most big supermarkets now, next to the sauerkraut and the hummus. It's an easy way to make a plain bowl of rice or eggs taste like you tried.
Tips
- 1Stir it through fried rice or noodles so you need less oil and sauce for flavour.
- 2Put a spoonful on cheese toasties, eggs or a burger instead of extra mayo.
Where it comes from
Kimchi began as vegetables salted for winter. Korea's oldest written mention is in the History of Goryeo (918 to 1392), with radish, water parsley, chives and bamboo shoots. Chilli only reached Korea around the Imjin War of 1592 and took about 200 years to go into kimchi. Napa cabbage, now the classic base, has only been grown for it since the early 20th century.
Where does our food come from? · Source: The Korea Herald, Centuries-old staple now enjoyed around the world
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Questions
Is kimchi low in calories?
Yes, a side portion is about 30 kcal. Watch the salt more than the calories.
How much kimchi can I eat?
Calorie wise, plenty. A double portion is still only about 60 kcal.
Does kimchi fried rice have a lot of calories?
The kimchi doesn't, the rice and the oil do. Type the whole dish in Caltype and it counts all of it.
Is kimchi vegan?
Often not. Traditional kimchi is made with fish sauce or salted shrimp, so check the label if you want a vegan jar, there are plenty without.
Does kimchi have sugar in it?
A little. Many recipes add a pinch of sugar or some grated pear, but a whole side portion still has only about 4 g of carbs.
