Korean Food Might Be Next Big Cuisine

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The Korean government wants diners around the world to know and appreciate kimchi, the spicy fermented cabbage, and specialties such as bibimbap, made with rice, bits of meat and highly seasoned vegetables. In Korea, foods are eaten in certain combinations to keep the body healthy and in balance, and dishes tend to be vegetable-heavy and spicy. ...
... Pushed by a Korean initiative to increase its profile, the distinctive 'day-to-day' cuisine of fermented foods is attracting American devotees.
Americans are eager for any new food or unfamiliar ingredient. They fall in love easily, become instant authorities, spend their time searching for the best versions. ...

Full Story: Kimchi rising; By Sheryl Julian, on Boston.com