Ways to Use Kimchi

November 14, 2017
Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
This spicy, pungent fermented cabbage peps up our Korean-Style Short Ribs with Chile-Scallion Rice and adds kick to everyday dishes like dips and sandwiches. Find this Korean staple near the tofu in large supermarkets or at Asian markets.
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Kimchi-Sesame Hummus

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View Recipe: Kimchi-Sesame Hummus

Here's a fun Korean spin on a classic Mediterranean appetizer. Toasted sesame oil enhances the nuttiness of tahini (sesame seed paste) in this easy make-ahead dip.

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Kimchi Fried Rice

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View Recipe: Kimchi Fried Rice

Chopped kimchi and kimchi juice adds lots of tangy-spicy goodness to this quick meatless main. Though there's no meat, do be aware that most traditional kimchi isn't vegetarian (it includes fish).

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Kimchi Grilled Cheese

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View Recipe: Kimchi Grilled Cheese

Mild mozzarella and creamy Monterey Jack melt nicely. Kimchi brightens the sandwich and adds crunch.

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Korean-Style Short Ribs with Chile-Scallion Rice

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View Recipe: Korean-Style Short Ribs with Chile-Scallion Rice

Beef short ribs become tender in the slow cooker as the cooking liquid reduces to a sauce. Kimchi (Korean fermented cabbage) adds heat and a hint of tang to the dish.

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Turkey Sandwiches With Kimchi Slaw and Miso Sauce

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View Recipe: Turkey Sandwiches With Kimchi Slaw and Miso Sauce

Give your day-after-Thanksgiving sandwich a modern update with global ingredients. The robust flavors of nutty sesame oil, tangy-garlicky- pungent kimchi, and salty-sweet white miso give your palate a wel- come change of pace. The sandwich also feeds your gut healthy probiotics (kimchi, yogurt, and miso) plus pre- biotics (whole-grain bread) to keep the good bacteria well fed.

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Sheet Pan Kimchi Nachos

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View Recipe: Sheet Pan Kimchi Nachos

Our Asian-inspired nachos are wildly flavorful with a tangy kick from kimchi. Kimchi is a spicy Korean condiment that is often fermented and aged, delivering gut-healthy probiotics. Assemble the nachos on a baking sheet, and then deliver them straight to the table for easy serving and fun presentation. You can use shredded rotisserie chicken or shrimp instead of ground pork. In place of melted cheese, we use a chili-spiked yogurt sauce that helps bind all of the toppings to the chips.

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Brown Rice Noodle Bowls with Tofu, Pork, and Kimchi

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View Recipe: Brown Rice Noodle Bowls with Tofu, Pork, and Kimchi

Consider this a ramen-ish bowl. Though it uses rice noodles instead of wheat noodles, that broth is drink-it-down good. And the little bits of browned pork? Yeah, those add just the right hit of meaty chew.

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Kimchi Yogurt Dressing

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View Recipe: Kimchi Yogurt Dressing

We love the crunchy, near-tingly texture and umami-rich flavor of kimchi, a spicy Korean vegetable side dish that's created by mixing cabbage and other veggies with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and fish sauce. The mixture is then set aside to ferment, a process that adds a belly-full of health benefits to its profile.

Kimchi's spice and puckery tartness make it difficult for some people to eat by itself, so we've blended it with yogurt in this recipe for a tart-tangy combination that does wonders for roasted veggies, eggs, and wilted greens. Bonus: yogurt + kimchi = double the good bugs.

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NYC Melting Pot Reubens

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View Recipe: NYC Melting Pot Reubens

We capitalized on the Big Apple's mash-up cooking, swapping sauerkraut for spicy Korean fermented cabbage. By using a smartly portioned mix of corned and roast beef, we lower sodium and make a sandwich you can enjoy without unhinging your jaw.

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Barbecued Pork Chops

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View Recipe: Barbecued Pork Chops

A simple 8-ingredient marinade, made with mostly pantry staples, brings out the vibrant flavor of these chops. Pair with kimchi-style slaw for a flavorful duo and a quick-cooking dinner solution, ready in about 40 minutes (including a 25-minute marinade).

 

 

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Korean Barbecue Burgers

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
View Recipe: Korean Barbecue Burgers

Shake up burger night with this unique sweet-and-salty creation. Add even more flavor by changing up the toppings; try spicy kimchi or sriracha, or crunchy Napa cabbage or water chestnuts. Serve with small plates of kimchi, pickles, and noodles for a more authentic Korean experience.

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