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12 Dishes That Taste Better with Kimchi

These 12 recipes are great on their own, but adding kimchi makes them even better.
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Yossy Arefi

Kimchi, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Salty, tangy, spicy, and crunchy, kimchi lends its unique, cabbage-y graces to all kinds of dishes. Here are 12 recipes that would slay with the addition of a little kimchi goodness.

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    Yossy Arefi
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    Rice Bowl with Fried Egg and Avocado

    You know what's missing from this picture? A big pinch of tangy kimchi to balance out the rich, fatty goodness of egg and avocado. Done.

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    Gentl & Hyers
    2/13

    Shrimp Fried Rice

    Kimchi and fried rice are a match made in heaven—or, really, in your kitchen. Just throw a cup (or less, or more!) of roughly chopped kimchi in the pan after the rice gets crispy to take the whole thing to the next level.

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    Hot Dogs with Sauerkraut

    Tangy sauerkraut takes rich, snappy hot dogs to new heights; kimchi's got everything 'kraut has, and so much more.

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    Yossy Arefi
    6/13

    Shoyu Cabbage Soup

    This soup is pretty tasty, but why not swap out boring ol' Napa cabbage for the funky, spicy fermented version? Two cups should do the trick.

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    Shoyu Ramen

    Making ramen from scratch is truly a labor of love, but you know what's really, really easy? Topping each bowl with a little bit of kimchi for crunch and heat. You're welcome.

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    Cedric Angeles
    8/13

    Baby Potato Salad

    Creamy, starchy potato salad is delicious, sure, but half a cup of minced kimchi would balance it out nicely.

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    We Are The Rhoads
    9/13

    Bloody Beers

    Yeah, I'm taking it there. Purée 2 cups of kimchi (and strain through a fine mesh strainer, if you like) and use that in place of the tomato juice for a fiery beer cocktail that will slay any hangover.

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    10/13

    Special Sauce

    Out goes the chopped pickle, in goes the chopped kimchi, and you've got the tastiest, spiciest, most savory burger-and-fry-dipping condiment there ever was.

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    Compound Butter

    Mix half a stick of softened butter with 1/4 cup of kimchi in a food processor, and you've got a zippy compound butter perfect for finishing grilled steak or broiled fish.

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    12/13

    Roast Chicken and Kimchi Smashed Potatoes

    Looks like I'm not the only one who puts kimchi on everything. Last spring, our test kitchen amped up classic roast chicken and potatoes with my favorite condiment.

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Amiel has worked at Bon Appétit in some capacity since 2012(!)—a sentence that makes him feel very old indeed. In that time, he has focused primarily on writing and editing service-driven cooking content across all platforms but has also developed recipes, penned travel guides, and hosted more than a few videos. These days, he ... Read More
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