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   Eat kimchi out of the jar for an effortless snack. Kimchi is ready to eat fresh out of the jar! Grab a fork, twist off the lid, and take a bite.^[2]

   • Kimchi by itself pairs great with Korean BBQ.
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   Serve individual pieces of kimchi with toothpicks to easily share it. Scoop the cabbage out of the jar, and pierce each piece with a single toothpick. Then, arrange each piece on a plate, and serve them as bite-sized snacks.^[3]

   • This is a great idea for a dinner party.

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   Enjoy plain kimchi cold or warmed up. You can eat kimchi straight out of the fridge, or you can throw it in a small skillet and heat it up with 1UStbsp (15mL) of vegetable oil. It tastes great both ways!^[4]

   • Some people prefer the cold, spicy taste, while others find the tangy texture best when heated up.

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   Scramble your eggs with kimchi to take them up a notch. Before you make your eggs, slice your kimchi into bite-sized pieces with a sharp, serrated knife. Then, prepare your eggs on medium heat, and mix your kimchi into your egg batter. Cook your eggs for about 2-4 minutes, or until the liquid is completely solid.^[5]

   • Use about 1/4-1 cup (59.2-236.6 grams) of kimchi for 2-3 large eggs, based on personal taste preference.
   • If you'd like, throw your kimchi egg scramble into a tortilla with some sliced avocado to easily make a breakfast taco.
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   Stuff your omelet with kimchi for a spicy addition. Heat up a 2-3 egg omelet in a medium skillet, and add 1/4-1 cup (59.2-236.6 grams) of kimchi when you mix in your favorite toppings. Then, fold over your omelet and serve it on a plate. This is a great idea to add spice to your omelet rather than topping it with hot sauce or sriracha.^[6]

   • Other yummy toppings you can pair with kimchi include arugula, bacon, or ham.
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   Try kimchi pancakes for a crunchy, savory dish. Mix together 1/2 cup (118.3 grams) of flour, 1/2 cup (118.3 grams) of potato starch, and 1/4 tsp (1.2 g) of salt in a large bowl. Then, add 1/2 cup (118.3 grams) of kimchi, 1/2 cup (120 mL) of kimchi juice, 3 tablespoons (44mL) of water, and 1 chopped scallion. Mix it all together, and add the batter to a warmed pan. Fry 1 side until it is brown, and flip it over to fry the other side.^[7]

   • To make a dipping sauce, add together 1 tablespoon (15mL) of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon (15mL) of water, 1 teaspoon (4.9mL) of rice vinegar, and ¹⁄₂ teaspoon (2.5mL) of sesame oil.

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   Mix kimchi and butter to make your own spicy pasta sauce. To make a yummy, savory sauce, finely chop up 1 cup (236.6 grams) of kimchi using a sharp, serrated knife. Then, warm up 1 stick of butter on medium heat. As the butter heats up, mix your chopped kimchi into the butter. Then, add 2 tbsp (30 grams) of gochujang, ¹⁄₂ cup (120mL) of broth, and ¹⁄₃ cup (79mL) of kimchi juice. Simmer this for about 3-5 minutes to finish your sauce.^[8]

   • Then, you can serve your sauce over udon, rice, or spaghetti noodles.
   • To make the sauce in advance, pour the sauce into a glass jar and refrigerate it for no more than 1 week. You can freeze the sauce for up to 1 month.
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   Add kimchi to your mac and cheese for a spicy twist. Pour half of your mac and cheese across the bottom of a baking dish, and top the mac and cheese with an even layer of kimchi (about 1/4 cup or 3312.2 grams). Add the rest of your mac and cheese over top, and then pour another 1/4 cup (3312.2 grams) of kimchi over top. Sprinkle on some shredded cheese if you'd like, and make the dish at 400°F (204°C) for 25 minutes.^[9]

   • If you'd like, you can garnish the dish with chopped jalepeño, basil, and cilantro.
   • You can either make boxed macaroni and cheese, homemade mac and cheese, or purchase store-made mac and cheese.
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   Serve kimchi over lettuce to make Korean lettuce wraps. Rip off leaves from a head of lettuce, and wash them in cool water. Then, mix together ¹⁄₄ cup (59mL) of apple cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons (30mL) of honey. Grab a bowl, pour in your cooked protein, and add in your kimchi. Pour the mixture over top and mix it thoroughly. Finally, scoop your mixture equally over 8-12 leaves of lettuce.^[10]

   • You can choose from protein options including cooked tofu, chicken, pork, or beef along with your kimchi.
   • To eat, wrap the contents up in the lettuce and take a bite!
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   Make kimchi fried rice for a tangy dish. First, make 1 cup (236.6 grams) of white rice. Then, add diced onion, garlic, and scallion to the pan and heat for about 1 minute. Mix in your kimchi and rice, and fry the mixture for 5-10 minutes. Garnish the dish with your fried egg, silver nori, and sesame seeds.^[11]

   • If you'd like, you can add soy sauce or sriracha sauce to give your dish extra flavor.
   • Silver nori is a form of dried seaweed.
   • You can customize your fried rice by adding or subtracting any ingredient.
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   Top your stir fry with kimchi to add spice to your meal. You can either make a vegetable stir fry or chicken stir fry, for example. Chop up your desired vegetables with a large serrated knife so they are in about 1in (2.5cm) chunks. Serve your stir fry over prepared white rice, and add about 1/4 cup (59.2 grams) of cold kimchi on top.^[12]

   • Alternatively, you can cook your kimchi into your stir fry for extra spice. To do this, add about 1 cup (236.6 grams) of kimchi to your vegetables when you start to warm them up. This cooks the vegetables in the kimchi flavor, giving the dish a bold, tangy taste.
   • You can stir fry vegetables including broccoli, carrots, snap peas, edamame, and corn.
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   Add kimchi to stew for a spicy touch. For an easy, quick option, make your soup base, and add 4 cups (946.4 grams) of kimchi after your soup begins to boil. After about 5 minutes, add 1 cup (240mL) of kimchi juice for extra flavoring. Bring your mixture to a boil, and simmer for 35 minutes.^[13]

   • If you'd like, you can season with salt and pepper, and top each bowl with a fried egg yolk and sesame seeds.
   • There are countless Korean stew recipes you can try. Add your favorite ingredients to this recipe, or search online for other Korean stew recipes.

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