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White Kimchi 백김치

Non-spicy kimchi made without chili — good for children and anyone who avoids spicy food.

백김치 영어로: White Kimchi · 한국어 안내

White Kimchi (백김치)
Photo: korea.net, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. A typical version — restaurants vary.

White Kimchi in Korean

백김치

baekgimchi

Not spicyAsk — often possible without meat
Watch for
Fermented seafood (fish sauce, salted shrimp)
Where
Korean restaurants 한식당

Order it in Korean

Could I have some more White Kimchi?

백김치 좀 더 주세요.

baekgimchi jom deo juseyo.

Could you make it without meat or fish?

고기나 생선 빼고 해 주실 수 있어요?

gogina saengseon ppaego hae jusil su isseoyo?

Is there fermented seafood in it?

젓갈 들어가요?

jeotgal deureogayo?

What's in it

Napa cabbage, pear, garlic, brine.

More about White Kimchi

It is often made with pear, jujube and pine nuts and has a clean, refreshing taste. The brine can also be used for cold noodle soup.

Special diets and allergies

Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.

Quick answers

What is white kimchi?

Non-spicy kimchi made without chili — good for children and anyone who avoids spicy food.

Is white kimchi spicy?

No — it is not spicy.

Is white kimchi vegetarian?

Fillings and broth vary — ask what is in it.

Does white kimchi contain pork?

Usually pork-free.

What is white kimchi called in Korean?

백김치, pronounced “baekgimchi”.

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