Top your rice, noodle, and grain bowls

Upgrade your rice, noodle, and grain bowls by adding some kimchi on top, taking a cue from kimchi fried rice. Aside from enhancing other grains like quinoa, farro, or barley, the acidic topping also enriches instant ramen and tastes great with bibimbap. Combining leftover kimchi with your preferred proteins, vegetables, and garnishes is one of the simplest ways to get creative.

Warm kale and farro salad can be given some life by adding a generous spoonful of kimchi as a nutritious alternative. For a more decadent version, mix the tasty sauce with some Kewpie mayonnaise and serve it over a warm bowl of ramyeon or instant ramen noodles. It's simple to use leftover kimchi in a variety of inventive and exciting ways by layering a foundation with protein, toppings, and sauces using a template like the one provided in the Washington Post.