Nothing beats homemade, but this brand comes close.
However, as an Armenian woman, I wont even attempt to pretend that Im a kimchi expert.
Honestly, I only have one favorite kimchi brand, which is Jongga, adds Lee.
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Jongga kimchi’s superior flavor earns it this esteemed distinction.
One of the other main draws of the brand is the variety of kimchis they offer.
Meanwhile, Lee and Whitney love the brand’spoggi kimchior that using whole halves of cabbage instead of chopped.
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Whitney uses Jongga kimchi in the “Say Kimcheese!
Dip” recipe from her cookbook,Big Dip Energy, as well as many other dishes.
As it ages, it becomes great for stews, stir-fries, andjeon, she says.
Cha loves using it in kimchi fried rice andkimchi jjigae(kimchi stew).
Where To Find Jongga Kimchi
H Mart and Costco carry Jongga kimchi.
Check your local Asian grocery store oronline.
you could find it in 5.6-ounce cans to almost 90-ounce tubs and tear-and-pourpackets.
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