10 Kimchi Recipes with Different Vegetables (Part II) (2024)

10 Kimchi Recipes using different vegetables including Korean cabbage, regular green cabbage, radish, baby radish, cucumber and more. Vegan and fresh quick kimchi (Geotjeori) included. You’ll love them all!

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If you like to eat kimchi, you’re probably familiar with the classic Baechu 배추 Kimchi which is the most commonly available kimchi made from Korean cabbage (similar to Napa cabbage but bigger). But I bet you didn’t know that you could make Kimchi using so many other vegetables! I have listed 10 Kimchi recipes here but there’s of course plenty more. I once took a Kimchi making course when I was in Korea in 2013 and the instructor boasted about her Kimchi cookbook that had 117 different kimchi recipes!!

But honestly, I have to say that was a bit of a stretch. In my opinion, the most commonly used Kimchi recipes are more like 30 and I bet most people can only name about 15 if you asked them. Most families will probably have their most favorite 5-6 kimchi recipes that they make throughout the year. Btw, if you are new to Kimchi or want to learn more about it in general, please check out my comprehensive post on how it’s made, how to buy, its health benefits and much more in my 1st post (Kimchi Guide) of this kimchi series.

Besides Cabbage, Korean radish (무 Mu) is another common vegetable used to make kimchi, and I have a couple of simple recipes to get you started. Radish kimchis pair wonderfully with soups like Samgyetang and Galbitang. Oh, I also included in this roundup a couple of vegan Kimchi recipes inspired by Korean temple food, and one of them is made with cucumber. I invite you to try all these 10 kimchi recipes using different vegetables!

1. Green Cabbage Kimchi (양배추 김치 Yangbaechu Kimchi)

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Vegetables Used: Green cabbage, green onion, Korean chives

A great recipe for the beginner in kimchi making, especially if you have a hard time finding Korean cabbage. Regular green cabbage (the one used to make coleslaw) is a good alternative. Napa cabbage is a close substitute. The great thing is it tastes great fresh or fermented.

2. Easy Kimchi (Mak Kimchi) with Cabbage and Radish

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Vegetables Used: Korean cabbage, radish, green onion

The word “Mak” in Mak Kimchi can be translated to “haphazardly, roughly, carelessly”, which means that this is an easy everyday kimchi to make at home. Just cut the vegetables into pieces, mixed with the seasoning, and it should be ready in just a few days.

3.Fresh Kimchi Salad with Spring Cabbage (BomdongGeotjeori)

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Vegetables Used: Korean spring cabbage or Napa cabbage

This is kimchi that can be made in 15 minutes with no pickling or fermentation. Koreans call it “geotjeori” 겉절이, which basically means “pickling just the outside”. It’s instant kimchi that can be enjoyed fresh like a salad. Just toss with the seasoning right before serving.

4.Cabbage Kimchi with Pepper Seeds

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Vegetables Used:Cabbage, Korean radish, green onion

This interesting recipe uses chili pepper seeds, resulting in kimchi that’s more flavorful, less spicy, and slightly sweet. As an alternative, substitute with red pepper flakes (the ones used in pizza) because they have quite a lot of pepper seeds in them. Unusual but so good!

5.Vegan Cabbage Kimchi with Apples and Ginger (Korean Temple Food)

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Vegetables Used:Bomdong or Napa cabbage, radish, kelp

Vegans can enjoy kimchi with this Korean temple recipe that doesn’t use fish sauce, garlic, nor green onions. Simple but delicious with good flavors from ingredients like kelp, ginger, and green plum syrup. Korean soup soy sauce Guk Ganjang substitutes the umami flavor that usually comes from fish sauces.

6.Vegan Cucumber Kimchi with Chives (Oi Kimchi)

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Vegetables Used:Pickling cucumber, Korean chives

This cucumber kimchi recipe calls for just a handful of ingredients and happens to be vegan and gluten-free.The crunchy texture and the refreshing taste of cucumbers are perfectly preserved. It’s really the simplest kimchi recipe to make with NO fermented sauces or flour pastes.

7.Easy Traditional Radish Kimchi

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Vegetables Used:Korean radish

Based on a traditional recipe that has been around for generations in the southern part of South Korea, this kimchi is easy to make with minimal ingredients. Korean radish is sweet, crunchy, juicy, and a little bit spicy. It’s a refreshing change from the usual cabbage kimchi.

8. Cubed Radish Kimchi (Kkakdugi)

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Vegetables Used:Korean radish

Cubed radish kimchi is probably one of the most popular Korean kimchi after the classic cabbage kimchi.It only takes 30 minutes to make, so if you want to try something different, start with this! It has a zingy cleansing taste that goes really well with hearty, rich meat soups.

9.Easy Young Radish Kimchi (총각김치 Chong Gak Kimchi)

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Vegetables Used:Young Korean altari radish, green onion

Korean altari or radish is very tender and crisp with almost no pungency. This kimchi is made with the whole radish intact, with the green leaves and all, and there’s no need to make any fancy stuffing.If you like your kimchi with a nice crunch, this recipe is for you.

10.Water Kimchi (물김치 Mul Kimchi) with Watermelon Radish

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Vegetables Used:Korean radish, watermelon radish, yellow onion, green onion

Water kimchi has a cleansing effect and is usually served as part of a heavy meal to help cleanse the palette between fatty or spicy dishes. The liquid in water kimchi is usually colorless but I decided to add watermelon radish to give it an appetizing pretty pink hue. Try it!

I hope these 10 kimchi recipes with different vegetables make you fall in love with kimchi over and over again. And also check out my Kimchi 101 Guide and 10 ways to eat Kimchi post on how to cook with Kimchi.

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10 Kimchi Recipes with Different Vegetables (Part II) (2024)

FAQs

What veggies can be used for kimchi? ›

*The beauty of kimchi is you can use any vegetables you have on hand. They can be either fresh or on the softer side. Here are some of our favourites: nappa cabbage, carrots, green onions, cauliflower and bok choy.

What is the best combination for kimchi? ›

I like to add kimchi to soups to give it a tart tangy spicy flavour. You can add it to tofu rolls, to fried rice, to grilled cheese sandwiches. You can replace sauerkraut with kimchi in hot dogs, mix it up in potato salad and stir fried veggies.

What is kimchi made of fermented vegetables a famous dish of? ›

Abstract. Kimchi, the traditional fermented vegetable dish from Korea, has been an integral part of the Korean food culture for thousands of years. Today, it is considered as a symbol of identity for Korean people and is globally appraised as a healthy food.

Which Korean vegetable dish is kimchi? ›

tɕʰi]) is a traditional Korean side dish (banchan) consisting of salted and fermented vegetables, most often napa cabbage or Korean radish. A wide selection of seasonings are used, including gochugaru (Korean chili powder), spring onions, garlic, ginger, and jeotgal (salted seafood), etc.

What not to put in kimchi? ›

Making Kimchi in Korean culture is more of making fermented cabbages (or other vegitables) using all kinds of different ingredients where the most common and basic ingredients include salt, garlic, red pepper, fish sauce and fermented salted shrimps. Vinegar is never included in the process of making Kimchi.

Can I use cabbage instead of lettuce for kimchi? ›

If it's not seasoned / savory when you taste it, you probably need to add more salt. Of course. Kimchi can be made pretty much with any vegetables like regular cabbage, cucumber, green onions, radish and etcetera. The texture maybe different but made right, they are great pickled vegetables.

What is the most important ingredient in kimchi? ›

In general, kimchi is made using Chinese leaves (Napa cabbage) or radish as the primary ingredient, with red chilli pepper powder, garlic and spring onions used as supplementary ingredients.

What can I add to kimchi to make it taste better? ›

Fresh Cabbage Kimchi

The finishing touch? A flavorful combination of garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, fish sauce, and sesame oil.

What can I add to kimchi to make it better? ›

You can enhance kimchi with a bunch of seasonings and add-ins, traditional or otherwise. These give a distinct flavor to the final product. Love lots of deep, umami, flavor? Try adding salted shrimp, oysters, or mushrooms.

Do you bury kimchi in the ground? ›

The kimchi is allowed to ferment for a period of time, usually outdoors in a large kimchi pot. It is also quite common for these pots to be buried under ground. Kimchi can be kept for a long time and does not go bad.

Can kimchi go bad? ›

If you have store-bought kimchi that's been opened, it will be good for 3-4 days at room temperature and up to 6 months when refrigerated. Signs of your kimchi going bad include mold growth, an alcoholic smell, and an extremely sour taste.

How many days should I ferment kimchi? ›

Kimchi ferments at room temperature in only 1-2 days or more slowly in the refrigerator. For safety, kimchi should be stored refrigerated and is best eaten within 1 week, as the quality of kimchi deteriorates with longer fermentation.

What is the number one kimchi in Korean? ›

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What is a substitute for napa cabbage in kimchi? ›

When napa cabbages are not in their prime season during the warm months, green cabbages (called yangbaechu in Korean, 양배추) come in handy for making kimchi. Great for kimchi beginners, this yangbaechu kimchi recipe is a good alternative if you can't find napa cabbages at your local groceries or need a quick kimchi.

What is a Korean dish consisting of fermented vegetables? ›

Kimchi is a Korean side dish typically consisting of salted and fermented vegetables, including napa cabbage, onion, radishes and seasoning.

Can you make kimchi with anything? ›

However, kimchi refers to a fermentation technique, not a specific dish, which means that you can use almost any kind of vegetable and omit ingredients to your liking. For example, if you want to make a vegan-friendly batch of kimchi, feel free to leave out the fish sauce.

Is kimchi just pickled vegetables? ›

Kimchi is a traditional spicy pickled vegetable dish in Korea. While it's usually made with cabbage, there are more than a hundred kimchi varieties, using everything from cucumbers and radishes to eggplants and pumpkin blossoms. Most kimchi recipes are based on three essential steps: First, the vegetable is salted.

Does kimchi always have cabbage? ›

Actually, though, baechu (napa, or Chinese, cabbage) kimchi is only one of an estimated 200 existing types of the traditional side dish. Kimchi can be made with many different kinds of vegetables and can also include fish or meat. Some kinds don't even have pepper flakes (gochugaru) as an ingredient.

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