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    14 Delicious Recipes Made with Kimchi That Every Korean Food Fan Needs to Try

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    by Joyce Lee · Updated Oct 2, 2025
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    If you're a fan of Korean food, you definitely don't want to miss out on these delicious recipes made with kimchi! From cozy stews to easy fried rice, these recipes made with kimchi are loaded with flavor and great if you ever need to use any leftover kimchi!

    Kimchi Fried Rice with Spam

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    Kimchi fried rice, also known as Kimchi Bokkeumbap, is the ultimate go-to when you want a quick and flavorful homemade dish. It’s a delicious and easy 30-minute recipe that uses simple ingredients such as kimchi, spam, and leftover rice with a fried egg on top.

    Get the Recipe: Kimchi Fried Rice with Spam

    Easy Stir-Fried Rice Cakes With Kimchi

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    This stir-fried rice cake recipe uses chewy rice cakes, thin slices of pork, and kimchi. It's a great way to use up leftover kimchi, and the best part is that it can be made in only 15 minutes!

    Get the Recipe: Easy Stir-Fried Rice Cakes With Kimchi

    Spicy Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soondubu Jjigae)

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    This Soondubu Jjigae recipe is made with pork, shrimp, kimchi, and a delicious umami broth. It's simple, and incredibly comforting, any time of the year.

    Get the Recipe: Spicy Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soondubu Jjigae)

    Teriyaki Chicken Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon Noodles)

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    Although the recipe doesn't call for kimchi, I personally love to add finely chopped kimchi into this udon noodles stir fry for a huge flavor boost, and it contrasts wonderfully with the sweet teriyaki sauce!

    Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Yaki Udon

    Easy Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)

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    This is another Korean dish I love to make (that doesn't call for kimchi), but I also love to add chopped kimchi to it. The sweet and spicy sauce pairs well with bits of the tangy kimchi and the chewy rice cakes.

    Get the Recipe: Korean Spicy Rice Cakes

    Easy Rabokki (Korean Ramen and Tteokbokki)

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    Similiar to Tteokbokki, this Korean dish also has an addition of ramen noodles! Adding chopped kimchi to this recipe adds a robust kick of garlicky flavor to it.

    Get the Recipe: Easy Rabokki (Korean Ramen and Tteokbokki)

    Easy Kimchi Pizza

    easy homemade kimchi pizza
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    This homemade easy kimchi pizza recipe takes your favorite comfort food to a whole new level with a rich and spicy sauce and melted cheese you’ll crave!

    Get the Recipe: Easy Kimchi Pizza

    Pork Kimchi Stir-Fry (Buta Kimchi)

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    Pork Kimchi Stir-Fry, also called Buta Kimchi in Japan, is a tasty homemade dish using thinly sliced pork, napa cabbage kimchi, and onions. It's a quick and delicious meal that's ready in just 20 minutes!

    Get the Recipe: Pork Kimchi Stir-Fry (Buta Kimchi)

    Kimchi Nabe

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    This delicious steamy pot of Japanese Kimchi Nabe is made with anchovy broth, kimchi, pork belly, and vegetables. This is a comforting hot and sour soup with a good kick of spice that warms you right up!

    Get the Recipe: Kimchi Nabe

    Bacon Kimchi Fried Udon

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    Create a satisfying meal with less than 10 ingredients! This recipe for bacon kimchi fried udon combines thick, chewy udon noodles with crispy bacon, tender kale, and a spicy sauce for a flavor-packed dish that's both quick and easy to make.

    Get the Recipe: Bacon Kimchi Fried Udon

    Kimchi Soup with Malony Glass Noodles

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    In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this delicious and comforting dish, packed with flavorful kimchi, succulent pork, and fluffy egg. It's the perfect meal to keep you warm and cozy all year round.

    Get the Recipe: Kimchi Soup with Malony Glass Noodles

    Kimchi Gyoza Nabe

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    This Korean-inspired Japanese hot pot is made with Japanese dumplings, spicy kimchi, tender vegetables, and hearty mushrooms! Cozy in a bowl.

    Get the Recipe: Kimchi Gyoza Nabe

    Kimchi Pork Steamed Buns

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    These steamed buns are fluffy and springy, filled with mouthwatering spicy kimchi and moist pork. 

    Get the Recipe: Kimchi Pork Steamed Buns

    Easy Bibimbap Bowls

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    These easy bibimbap bowls are loaded with flavor from crispy rice, tasty ground beef, and flavorful kimchi, to the crispy fried eggs on top! They are inspired by authentic Korean rice bowls, but made with easy, everyday ingredients. 

    Get the Recipe: Easy Bibimbap Bowls

    More From Pups with Chopsticks - 21 Delicious Asian Chicken Recipes You Never Knew You Needed

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    If you're tired of having the same chicken dinners every week, then these delicious Asian chicken recipes are worth trying out and could easily become a new favorite in your meal rotation!

    21 Delicious Asian Chicken Recipes You Never Knew You Needed

    30 Delicious Chinese Takeout Recipes We Can't Get Enough Of

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    Eating out can be expensive, but when you cook at home, you can make much larger portions which end up saving you money! Here are 30 delicious Chinese takeout recipes that you can easily prepare in the comfort of your own home while wearing your comfiest PJs. Not only will they taste more delicious because it's fresh, but you'll also have plenty of leftovers!

    30 Delicious Chinese Takeout Recipes We Can't Get Enough Of

    This article originally appeared on Pups with Chopsticks.

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    Hi, I’m Joyce Lee! Welcome to Pups with Chopsticks! This cozy corner of the internet is all about my favorite things: cooking delicious Asian dishes, hanging out with my furry sidekicks, and sharing good eats with friends (that’s you!). Grab a seat and let’s have some fun in the kitchen! Here you’ll find everything from comforting traditional recipes to Asian fusion dishes, all made easy with broken-down, simple step-by-step tutorials.

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    • Thai coconut chicken skewers on a wooden plate
      Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers
    • Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
    • Korean japchae served in a wooden bowl
      Easy Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles Stir Fry)
    • A large bowl of Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi (Jeyuk Bokkeum) with a plate of lettuce with some rice and pork in it for wrapping
      Spicy Pork Bulgogi (Classic Jeyuk Bokkeum Recipe)

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    • Super crispy beef tossed with a sweet and sticky sauce
      Sweet and Sticky Crispy Beef
    • Hakka, Indian Chinese chilli chicken made with crispy chicken chunks and lightly tossed in a spicy chilli sauce.
      Chilli Chicken
    • Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) thinly sliced and fanned out on a cutting board.
      Sweet and Sticky Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
    • Sweet and Sour Pork in a bowl on a wooden table
      Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe (咕噜肉)
    • bang bang shrimp on a patterned plate on a wooden table.
      Bang Bang Shrimp
    • Mongolian beef on a white plate with sesame seeds
      Easy Mongolian Beef

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