What do you like to do with kimchi?

bobbigirl83

Let's talk about kimchi. I have never tried it, but it seems like something I would really enjoy.

How do you use it in your meals?

DX2JX2

It's great just as a side dish but works wonders in many dishes to provide a counterpoint to fat. I've put it on grilled cheese, egg sandwiches, or my personal favorite, kimchi fried rice.

Jonesuna64

Which type? There are 100+ types. Do you mean cabbage? (most popular) Cucumber kimchi is a great side dish and turnip as well. I agree with the above poster, kimchi fried rice is awesome

janejellyroll

Mix it into soup or rice dishes, put it on a sandwich, eat it just as a snack.

ariceroni

+1 for kimchi fried rice! 90% of the time I just eat it plain as a snack though

DX2JX2

Kimchi fried pancakes (similar to chinese scallion pancakes but with kimchi instead of scallions) are also ridiculously delicious.

lucys1225

I put it on my eggs.

asianolikeyou

I like it with rice, but I've even had it with a burrito

CynthiasChoice

I prefer it in the garbage can! Sorry.

MVY_

My current kimchi combination right now is Kimchi and tofu. Toast your tofu in a nonstick pan and then just eat it with your kimchi and if you like dip it into tamari soy sauce. YUM!

MatthewRuch

Throw it out. That stuff is gross! :P

CassAndRah86

I love kimchi. I eat it by itself as a snack or I pair it with some rice.

Jazznit

We often make bibimbap for supper. Quite simple to make actually and top it off with Cabbage Kimchi.
I will also make Kimchi ramen with a poached egg when I am sick. Korean food is very healthy and uses a lot of fermented gut healthy seasonings and sides. I really like "Korean Food Made Simple" with Judy Joo. It is very potent and releases gas because of the fermentation. So I usually only buy what I need.

bethstadnicki

Kimchi and scrambled eggs.

DX2JX2

Just had a new one this weekend. Deviled eggs topped with a touch of kimchi and bacon. It was awesome.

laur357

Ramen or udon (or hell, leftover spaghetti)
+ chicken broth w/ garlic, ginger, and scallion (or the ramen flavor packet, or miso)
+ leftover protein (pork tenderloin, sliced steak, shredded chicken)
+ kimchi.
(Throw an egg on it!)

Rice, soft boiled egg, avocado, kimchi. Soy sauce to taste.

Sliced cucumber, top with kimchi.

Kadoober

I put my kimchi on top of a scallion pa jun from Trader Joes, and then top with two basted eggs.
Runny yolk + kimchi = YES

cwolfman13

I just have it as a small side dish...I'm eating some right now with my eggs for breakfast.

If you heat it, you will lose the beneficial bacteria if you don't know that already...

GoodnightJulia

What DON'T you do with kimchi?

Really it's the best. I mix it up with some eggs and rice in the morning, eat it all by itself, make Kimchi Jjigae (a stew with pork, tofu, and kimchi), have it on burgers, put it with steamed fish.

If you're looking to mix things up, check out some Korean recipes (kimchi is either a side or ingredient in like 90% of Korean meals), or learn how to make your own kimchi -- it's very easy, cheaper than buying it, and there are hundreds of different variations you can do.