Kimchi is a fermented vegetable dish that Koreans  eat as a side dish at every meal. In the past, Koreans used to prepare it as a substitute for fresh vegetables during the winter months. Today, housewives still prepare a large amount of winter Kimchi sometime between late November and early December. This nationwide annual tradition is called 'Gimjang" These days, it es gaining popularity worldwide for its nutritional value and healthful properties.