Yes, this product is fully fermented and ready to eat straight from the package. No cooking or preparation is required, though you can rinse it lightly if you prefer a milder flavor.

You can create kimchi fried rice by stir-frying chopped pieces with rice and sesame oil. It also makes excellent kimchi stew when simmered with tofu and pork, or crispy kimchi pancakes when mixed with batter. Many customers at Korean grocery Spain use it as a base for these traditional recipes.

This fermented cabbage pairs perfectly with steamed white rice, grilled pork belly, or Korean bulgogi. It also adds a refreshing crunch to ramen noodles and works well as a side dish with most Korean barbecue meals.

Keep it refrigerated at 0-10 degrees Celsius and remove as much air as possible before sealing the container. The 500g package typically serves 2-3 people and stays fresh for several weeks when properly stored. This size is popular at Asian market Barcelona for small households.