Brothers and Sisters,
I don't think that I can spell it, but maybe I can get close enough for you to know what I'm talking about.
I tried a Korean food called chem-chi one time, and I thought I was going to die. I didn't have a clue. It was like liquid fire. I have no idea what kind of pepper was in it, but I would rather drink the pepper-mace I used on the police department.
My so-called friend simply told me it was good but somewhat hot. It looked like vegetables, so I chomped down on a pretty good spoonful. I did create a disturbance in the eating place and nothing helped, not even an entire glass of water. Everyone was laughing at me, and I was in my police uniform. I didn't think it was funny.
My stomach was a complete wreck for about 4 days, and I don't know how people eat this stuff.
LOL ...... That's spelled Kimchi, brother. Almost all Korean food is the same way. I used to eat Korean food without difficulties until after I had that boonie pepper in Guam. After that I couldn't stomach any spicy foods. Now simple things like mild American sausage has my stomach tore up for days.