# What do I do with this kimchi? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 12, 2014, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-this-kimchi/685940 "2014-04-12T15:15:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Wile\_E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c37758/32.png) [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-this-kimchi/685940/21 "2014-04-14T02:42:50Z")
Look for recipes for pa jeon. It’s a Korean savory pancake. My former sister-in-law is Korean and she would make these with either scallions or Kim chee. You actually make a big pancake and cut it up and dip it in soy sauce. It’s also good in ramen. ---
**Author:** ![Wile\_E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c37758/32.png) [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-this-kimchi/685940/22 "2014-04-14T03:12:58Z")
I can’t find the recipe I use for pa jeon. It’s a simple one though, like equal parts flour and cold water, an egg and soy sauce to make a thin pancake batter. I found one recipe where they used a rolled out dough, that is not the right one. ---
**Author:** ![dofe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7ba0ec/32.png) [@dofe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dofe)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-this-kimchi/685940/23 "2014-04-14T03:20:05Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > Kimchi stir-fry is probably the easiest if you want to cook it up, but kimchi stew ([kimchi jjigae](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi_jjigae)) or buddae jjigae (look under “varieties” on the kimchi jjigae link) is one of my favorite meals in the world. You’ll need a few more ingredients, though, although you can probably improvise something reasonable. I’m not a real fan of spicy food in general, but kimchi jiggae hits all kinds of right notes during the winter time. For the OP, I’d also suggest a non-traditional alternative: [kimchi tacos](http://chowdivine.com/korean-beef-tacos/). ---
**Author:** ![Helena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c68b51/32.png) [@Helena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-this-kimchi/685940/24 "2014-04-14T04:56:26Z")
Kimchi jjigae is probably my very favorite meal (along with some laver seaweed–gotta have that). It really should be made with properly ripened kimchi, though, not new kimchi. (I have a bottle in my fridge that I’ve been trying to age… it doesn’t seem to be working. I’ll have to try it out of the fridge.) ---
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-this-kimchi/685940/25 "2014-04-14T05:32:59Z")
There’s a burger joint a block from me that puts it on their burgers. They also make a cheese fries concoction with kimchi and bacon on it. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-this-kimchi/685940/26 "2014-04-14T20:54:10Z")
Add to [Bibimbap](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bibimbap-recipe.html). Ambrosia in a bowl! Also fantastic with shredded pork tacos if you want to go all fusion-y. ---
**Author:** ![Sicks\_Ate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-this-kimchi/685940/27 "2014-04-14T20:57:38Z")
Costco had kimchi in the cooler with hummus, cole slaw etc. last time I was there. I had it in my hand, but never put it in the cart. I tihnk I’ll follow throught next time. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2014, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-this-kimchi/685940/28 "2014-04-15T00:11:02Z")
Kimchi Fried Rice is the easiest and tastiest way to go. ---
**Author:** ![janeslogin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2014, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-this-kimchi/685940/29 "2014-04-15T22:33:46Z")
We do something very similar to [Mother-In-Law’s Seasoned Spinach (Shigumchi namul) - kimchi MOM ™](http://www.kimchimom.com/2013/06/mother-in-laws-seasoned-spinach-shigumchi-namul/) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-this-kimchi/685940.md?page=1)