Kimchi meal ideas

Wondering what to serve with kimchi? From fried rice, to Korean tacos, and more! Here are 21+ of the BEST kimchi side dishes.

Learn how to use kimchi in your recipes. Kimchi pairs well with a variety of foods and flavors. Some common pairings include grilled meat, rice dishes, tofu, and seafood. The spicy, tangy flavors of kimchi also go well with rich or creamy dishes to balance out the flavors. These recipes either use kimchi as an ingredient or they can be served with kimchi as an accompaniment.

My favorite pantry meal: Korean Tuna Rice Bowl, also known as Chamchi Deopbap! A quick and satisfying meal made with canned tuna, rice, and spicy kimchi. A drizzle of Kewpie mayo and sesame oil adds richness. Top with a shower of green onion and roasted seaweed snack (called Gim in Korean) to make this 10-minute meal feel extra special and luxurious!

Comfort for me usually comes in the form of noodles and this spicy, tangy, and savory creamy kimchi udon recipe feels like a warm hug in every bite! You’ve got chewy udon noodles coated in a flavorful creamy kimchi sauce and tossed with chopped kimchi and zucchini. To finish it off, I topped mine with fried eggs, chopped scallions, sesame seeds, and crushed seaweed but the possibilities are endless!

Quick and easy, this kimchi ramen recipe is something anyone can make in just 15 minutes! Chewy noodles soaked in kimchi-flavored savory broth and topped with mushrooms and poached egg for a hearty meal.

The comfort food goodness of fried rice and the spicy tang of kimchi come together in this Korean twist on a classic rice dish.

This crispy flavor-packed kimchi pancakes are super easy to make with a few basic ingredients as long as you have some well fermented kimchi.

Super quick and easy bacon kimchi fried udon that uses less than 10 ingredients to create a satisfying meal that’s loaded with flavor.

This Kimchi Udon Noodle Stir-Fry is super tasty from the vegan kimchi and kimchi juice + filled with mushrooms and even vegan ham! This is a quick and easy udon noodle stir-fry you can easily make to use up whatever veggies you'd like.

This creamy kimchi pasta is an easy, 15 minute recipe that's both perfect for the weekdays and date nights! The pasta is rich creamy with a very mild kick and speckled with pieces of kimchi, bacon, and onions throughout. For more quick and easy pasta inspirations you can make in 15 minutes or less, try our gochujang pasta and spaghetti carbonara (for two)!