Oh, hello there!
Didn’t hear you come in. I was just having a snack.
You hungry? Wanna Share?
No? Didn’t think so.
It’s just a little radish kimchi!
Radish, Garlic, Scallions, Red Pepper & Salt…that’s all. Or…is it?
I purchased a new-to-me kimchi at the Korean mart. I never saw the radish julienned like this before. The cashier insured me it was radish kimchi when I double checked — the container wasn’t labeled.
Good Molly, it was good.
Did. Me. Right.
Well into the night. <—Rhyme!
I was happily slurping away one evening…. (this may not have been after midnight….but it totally was. I’m a sick monkey aren’t I?)
I was sleepily snacking by the light of the fridge when I saw…something unusual.
See it?
Something white, slick, and bulbous. Membraney. <—new word.
My heart stood still, I must admit. I was like…”Uh-oh.”
An Unidentified Kimchi Object.
What the……
I pulled out the offensive looking “thing-I-hoped-was-not-head-or-eyeball.” Whatever it was, I was sure it was “of the sea.”
Then I shrugged … and kept eating. The kimchi. Not the UKO.
Hungry yet?
I write this is because I’m proud. I feel hard core. I wish I could have tried whatever it was, but…dude. No way. Not yet anyway.
In no way dissuaded, I returned to the Korean Mart to get kimchi ingredients (some people bake cookies for the holidays….) and to ask what was in the kimchi.
The answer? Oysters.
And yes, I got more. (I didn’t take those photos during an after midnight snack party for one. This was today). I pick out the two oysters and merrily continue in my kimchi bliss. I must dig the taste the oysters impart but I can’t bring myself to slurp raw, fermented oyster. Not yet anyway. Still….
I’m hardcore.
Unrelated related note: I also picked up soy bean sprout mix.
Delicious. The soy “beans” are crunchy and the sprouts are noodley. They toss the sprouts with soy sauce, a little red pepper and a pinch of salt and sugar.
Yes, you heard right. Sugar. You see? I’m not as strict as some may think.
Anyways, my point is….I don’t have one.
In summary:
1). I bought Kimchi.
2.) It had two oysters in it.
3.) I’m hard-core.
I need to work on my “hard-core” face.
- Got a bizarre food moment? Care to share?
- Not sorry I grossed you out. My ridiculous is my love.
Is that on fire as it appears? Like as in SPICY HOT? I’d love to taste some, minus the oysters. (Though I’ve never had them, but would be willing to try.)
But good on you Missy! Way to work through the U.K.O. moment and the thoughts that probably followed. As well, the sprouts look great. Did you BAM! the sugar into that mix? Did rainbows commence to appear?
Your hardcore face looks just well….pleased. Hmmmmmmm.
I can’t recollect any bizarre food moments of recent but I’ve had a couple in my past that I would truly rather not subject anyone to knowing about.
Kimchi is by nature hot…it varies depending on the recipe. That particular batch is not that spicy. I may add more pepper when I get it home. I have mouth of steel. Better than buns of steel. LOL.
Can you come over this weekend? I’m making kimchi! It’s warm! LOL.
xoxxo
I was trained for the spicy. Love the heat. My mom made a grievous error in trying to curb thumb sucking as a child by putting tabasco sauce on that little numb. I have a mouth of steel too. I would challenge so many peeps to pepper eating contests when I was a bit younger and I’d do it today too if I had someone to go up against. Me vs. You? You vs. Me?
If only I could come over this weekend. I’d love to try some kimchi and it would be nice to not put 5 layers on before going outdoors.
One day Missy, I’m just going to show up and bring my bit of crazy your way. Ha!
cute story!
x
the kimichi looks excellent! when you say it’s just radishes, what exactly are you saying? the pasta-looking stuff is a radish? like a fraggle rock radish? i’m so confused and would very much appreciate an education from the kimichi expert. thank you!
Korean Daikon radish.
It’s white and bulbous…the japanese daikon radish is more like a carrot shape.
Anywhoo…it’s fermented meaning it’ salted ann the oxygen makes it like “cook” and it ripens into a picklish brine. So these radishes are julienned and softened by the process and so they look noodley.
Here is a Kimchi lesson for you:
http://missymiller.wordpress.com/2011/04/05/maruchi-kimchi/
Also, you may like these:
http://missymiller.wordpress.com/2011/03/26/oodles-of-shroomoodles-vegan-gluten-free/
WOW. thank you. i might have a new favourite food for the new year! get ready for some exbulimic kimchi sandwiches. haha! (and please pardon my misspelling in the original question ~ i am, by all sense of the expression, a kimchi novice!).
:):)
LOL! it did look like an eye ball or some kind of fetus, i know i am a gross. but i am also so proud of you. I would have done the same! Kimchi lovers!
I think your hard core face is pretty legit
I was so scared at finding out WHAT that was! Kind of glad to hear it was just an oyster
Yay for kimchi!
Ahh! I forgot to tell you the last time I placed a big order with the asiainfoodgrocer.com I ordered a packet of NOH brand of kimchi spices. http://www.asianfoodgrocer.com/product/korean-kimchee
I haven’t made it yet, because I still have a HUGE jar in my fridge left from the 6 that I bought this summer (oh, yes I did), but as soon as that is gone and I get back from vacation…it. is. ON.
I wouldn’t have touched that eyeball-looking thing either. But I’d probably have moved it aside and kept eating too. I’m gross like that.
Wow….you’ve had kimchi since the summer????
That must be the sourest ripest stuff. Dude. I’ve never had any that old.
You have out-kimchied me.
The pictures in this post remind me of an episode of fear factor haha
The experience reminded me of an episode of fear factor.
I think I’d have freaked a little- they look like MUSHROOMS!!!!!!!!!! But well done Missy! That’s a fab hurdle to have overcome!!!! Still want to try this Kimchi stuff!
(oh and I’m sorry but the word scallion still makes me shudder. EVIL word!!!!)
xx
What’s wong with a widdle green onion?
You no like onion?
Oh I’ve guessed what the UFO was! It’s a bit of the bulbous radish that somehow didn’t get chopped (like when I grate carrots and get bored so I lob the remaing stumps in!!!!)
you missed it…it was oysters. raw. fermented. probably delicious but…I need to wait until I get over my post midnight sneak surprise before I will enjoy.
Missy,
You are hardcore! I’m impressed. I’m not sure I could “do” kimchi I’m very textural – I actually care less about flavor than texture. Hey email me when you have a chance
i’ve never had kimchi or oysters! i want to try both so bad! where the hell do i get that stuff though?
I highly reccomend making your own!
Here…follow my lead:
http://missymiller.wordpress.com/2011/04/05/maruchi-kimchi/
Easy, Peasy, Koreaneasy. (was that PC?)
Ugh – you are so brave to eat that yucky looking stuff. I’m sure it tastes great. <—not really sure at all. lol
(0: you should smell it! lol,
Please get help. Nourishing your body sufficiently is 1394703570 times more healthy than kimchi will ever be.
I agree and I in counseling.
i LOVE LOVE LOVE KIM CHI!