How similar is kimchi to sauerkeraut?

DavidBianchet2 · 2026-03-18T11:03:39-04:00

Kimchi - How similar is kimchi to sauerkeraut? (7 replies).

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Both are fermented the same way and both are salty. But kimchi has a lot more veggies and even garlic and red pepper in it, it’s a bit spicy.

Penny · 46-50, F

theyre both a type of fermented cabbage thats about it

4meAndyou · F

Kimchi is VERY hot and spicy. Sauerkraut is salty.

GoFish ·

spicier and larger slices

Gibbon · 70-79, M

Kimchi stinks when microwaved

fanuc2013 · 51-55, F

@Gibbon LOL! kimchi smells bad All the time! Good flavor though!

Gibbon · 70-79, M

@fanuc2013 I smelled it far too much in the kitchens of so many places I worked. I'll never know what it tastes like. I'm not eating anything that churns my stomach simply being warmed up.

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