(5) Watermelon Summer Water Kimchi In the days when there was no cooling technology, people enjoyed the summer with the taste of the season. I rehydrated myself with summer fruits and vegetables and energized myself with fermented foods. This is why water kimchi was a staple in our ancestors’ summer meals. At temples, watermelons were also made into water kimchi to quench seasonal thirst. Sweet watermelon melted into the refreshing water kimchi and served as licorice on the table. Watermelon is our summer food that is older than you think...