WEBKimchi (/ ˈ k ɪ m tʃ iː /; Korean: 김치, romanized: gimchi, IPA:) is a traditional Korean side dish consisting of salted and fermented vegetables, most often napa cabbage or Korean radish.A wide selection of seasonings is used, including gochugaru (Korean chili powder), spring onions, garlic, ginger, and jeotgal (a salted seafood). Kimchi is also used in a variety of soups and stews.