My dad and I are very confused. When we get it at restaurants, it doesn’t taste fishy but when we get it at the store, it does.
Is it supposed to taste like fish or is the stuff at the store just low quality?
Is kimchi supposed to taste like fish?
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Not sure about fish?
The taste can vary, based on the length of time it’s been fermented. Fresher kimchi is crunchier and brighter, while aged kimchi gets tangier and funkier. But fish? I’ve not heard of that, personally.
Some kimchi has fish in it and some doesn’t.
Yeah I’ve noticed that too. After reading the labels, it seems a lot of commercial varieties have fish sauce. Idk why.
Depends on what they put in there. Some kimchi has fish sauce and that’s why it tastes fishy.
Some put anchovy sauce in and some use the tiny shrimp in a jar. Usually very small amount.
Kimchi can have fish sauce as an ingredient. So yes it may have a fish taste depending on preparation.
I’ve never had fishy kimchi
What does kimchi taste like? Never had it, curious.
kimchi varies by every store/restaurant. i’m going to guess that the one you’re use to isn’t fermented as long.
Lived on and off with Koreans for years and never tasted a fishy version.
Not sure as I’ve only bought it here in Japan, but the hakusai/ Chinese cabbage variations of store bought kimchi are usually fish free
Some kimchi has seafood (usually brined krill or oysters) in it. Check the ingredients for seafood. If not that’s weird.
Kimchi is one of those national dishes where every family has its own version, but every traditional recipe I’ve seen has fish sauce and/or dried shrimp. It’s possible that restaurants are making more of a basic/universally friendly version.
There’s so many kimchi recipes. I would check the label on the store bought ones and look for things like shrimp paste, fish sauce, anchovy etc.