Kimchi and Sauerkraut in Pakistan
Kimchi is a spicy mix of salted, fermented vegetables, usually cabbage. Sauerkraut is cabbage fermented with salt: crunchy and tangy. Ours are made in small batches and are not heat-treated after fermenting, so they contain live cultures.
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Kimchi – Naturally Fermented Probiotic Kimchi
Spicy, tangy, crunchy · 250g to 1kg jars
From Rs 2,100 -
Sauerkraut – Naturally Fermented Probiotic Cabbage
Raw, crunchy, tangy cabbage · 300g to 1kg jars
From Rs 899
Kimchi comes in 250g, 500g and 1kg jars, and sauerkraut in 250g, 500g and 1kg jars. Serve them beside rice and noodles, or add them to salads, sandwiches and grilled dishes. Kimchi goes by courier to every city in Pakistan; sauerkraut is delivered in Peshawar only. You pay cash on delivery.
Good to know
- Both are salty.
- Fermented foods can contain histamine and tyramine. If you react to them or take MAOI medicines, ask your doctor first.
- Kimchi sometimes contains fish sauce or shrimp. The ingredients are listed on each product page.
- Research on these foods in people is still limited, so we make no health claims.
Questions about kimchi and sauerkraut
Is kimchi available in Pakistan?
Yes. KefirBuy makes kimchi and sauerkraut in small batches. Kimchi goes by courier to every city in Pakistan; sauerkraut is delivered in Peshawar.
What is the difference between kimchi, sauerkraut and achaar?
Achaar is usually preserved in oil, vinegar and spices. Kimchi and sauerkraut are preserved by fermentation in salt, which makes them tangy rather than oily.
How long do they keep?
Keep them in the fridge, pressed under their brine, and finish them by the date on the jar. They keep getting sourer with time.
Can I make them at home?
کمچی اور ساورکراوٹ نمک میں خمیر شدہ سبزیاں ہیں، کراری اور کھٹی۔ خمیر کے بعد انہیں گرم نہیں کیا جاتا، اس لیے ان میں زندہ کلچرز موجود ہوتے ہیں۔ کمچی پورے پاکستان میں کوریئر سے، اور ساورکراوٹ پشاور میں ڈلیور ہوتی ہے۔