noun
- Plural of kimchee; spicy fermented vegetable dishes, typically made with cabbage, radish, or other vegetables, seasoned with chili peppers, garlic, and other spices, originating from Korean cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled 'kimchi' (more common modern spelling); 'kimchee' is an older romanization.; Countable noun when referring to multiple varieties or servings; often used as a mass noun in English.
Examples
- She made several different kimchees for the Korean dinner party.
- The restaurant offers three varieties of kimchees on their side dish menu.
- Homemade kimchees require fermentation time of at least a few days.
- Many kimchees are made with napa cabbage as the main ingredient.
- He enjoys eating kimchees with almost every meal.