Where to buy it
- Asian grocery store
- Korean online shop
- Large supermarkets with an Asian food section
Hansik YoungKorean ingredient guide
김치볶음
Kimchi Stir-fry is one of those ingredients that makes Korean cooking at home easier. This guide explains how to use it, where to find it, and which recipes work well with it.

When I really don’t feel like cooking, this Kimchi stir-fry is my lifesaver! Pair it with a fried egg (and some seaweed if you have it), and it becomes the perfect side dish to enjoy with rice.
In Germany, I’ve noticed that most Asian markets sell kimchi-stir-fry(김치볶음). Jongga and Sempio are both excellent brands – give them a try! 😊
If you cannot find it, use a simple alternative and adjust the flavor carefully. Fermented ingredients are often hard to replace exactly.
You can usually find Kimchi Stir-fry in Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, or larger supermarkets with a good Asian food section.
Korean home cooking, Banchan and side dishes, Easy everyday meals
If you cannot find it, use a simple alternative and adjust the flavor carefully. Fermented ingredients are often hard to replace exactly.
Always follow the package instructions. Many Korean pastes and opened products keep best sealed in the fridge.