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What is kimchi and where can you buy it?

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Discover what kimchi is, where to shop for it, and how to use it in our ingredient glossary

What is kimchi?

Kimchi, originating in Korea, is spicy lacto-fermented cabbage, traditionally made with chopped, salted Chinese cabbage, garlic, ginger and gochugaru (ground Korean chilli flakes). It is traditionally eaten as a side dish or condiment, but it can also be used in soups, stews and stir-fries.


Where to buy kimchi

Vadasz Raw Kimchi, £3.37/400g, Waitrose

Chongga Mat Kimchi, £5.85/500g, Amazon

Kimchi recipes

Fridge drawer kimchi

Homemade kimchi is a great way to use up any leftover vegetables hanging about in your fridge. If you can’t find Korean chilli flakes, just use dried chilli flakes instead.

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Kimchi-baked tofu

Kimchi (spicy, fermented cabbage and vegetables) adds flavour and health kudos to this tofu dish.

Baked Tofu with Kimchi Sauce Recipe

Kimchi bubble and squeak cakes

Try our vegetarian kimchi bubble and squeak cakes. This easy low-calorie meal makes for the ideal weekend brunch recipe. Plus it’s gluten free, too.

Bubble and Squeak Recipe with Kimchi