Kimchi has long been the basic side dish served at every Korean meal. It is also the main ingredient for many wonderful dishes such as, kimchi fried rice, kimchi stew, kimchi ramen noodles and many more. This Korean traditional dish, known to have many health benefits, has evolved into a world-wide health food.

While visiting Korea, you too can learn to make Kimchi! There are a variety of classes and cultural experience programs depending on how much time you have and how much you would like to learn!

Doosan Foods Zongga Kimchi Factory: Tours are conducted twice daily Mon-Fri and can be reserved on line at www.chongga.com. Kimchi classes are available for a small fee.

Gang Sun-ui's Kimchi School: Kimchi classes are taught on the 1st and 15th of each month. The teacher, Ms. Gang has won many kimchi competitions and is ready to share her culinary secrets with you! For inquiries and reservations you may call (02)3463-6955 (Korea).

Son's Home and Yoo's Family: A wonderful Korean culture experience program including kimchi-making, Korean traditional costumes, tea ceremony, and more. For more information please visit their websites at www.sons-home.com and www.korea-family.com.

For further information please contact dianora@kntoamerica.com.