Few foods get me as excited as kimchi.

I’d consider changing my name to Kimchi Stryder, that’s how serious I am about the stuff. It tastes great straight from the fridge, on rice, and in or on just about anything from pancakes to Bloody Marys.

If you love this spicy condiment as much as I do, or you’ve made a batch of our homemade kimchi, here are 12 recipes that’ll use up that jar in no time.

Loaded fries

I’m no food scientist, but some kind of alchemy must unfold that makes kimchi and fried potatoes taste incredible together. Add cheese to the mix and you’ve got a new favourite chip recipe, guaranteed.

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Pancakes

Add some (well drained) kimchi to this pancake batter and give your savoury crêpes a kick.

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Bloody Mary

Rough night? This Korean twist on the classic hangover cure will fire you up for the day ahead.

Dumplings

Like Japanese gyozas, with a tangy, spicy surprise.

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Grain bowl

Got some leftover grains in the fridge? Here’s Jenny’s great guide on how to balance a perfect buddha bowl.

Kimchi & Tofu Jiggae Stew

This is the ultimate comfort food for kimchi lovers. It’s a hot, spicy stew that gives mild tofu an injection of sour punchiness.

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Mayonnaise

Add a couple of tablespoons of kimchi liquid to mayonnaise for a tangy twist on sriracha mayo.

Udon

Whether it’s stir-fried or served on soup, there are few combos more delectable than kimchi and chewy noodles.

Korean Colcannon

One of kimchi’s greatest strengths is cutting through the richness of dairy. To try it at its best, replace cabbage with kimchi in this buttery Irish mash – and maybe save the beef stew for another day.

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Pork Samgyeopsal Lettuce Wraps

A recipe to make all spring and summer long. Recreate this iconic Korean BBQ dish with fresh lettuce, rich pork belly and steamy rice, topped with your fiery kimchi.

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Cheese Toastie

Remember that cheese toastie from Chef? Time to revisit, but with kimchi this time.

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Fried Rice

If you’ve nailed fried rice a thousand times, wake up your taste buds with this fiery addition.

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