Kimchi you can sprinkle.Top it, mix it or cook it into dishes your guests already love.
Real kimchi, freeze-dried into a crispy crumble. Sweet, tangy, savory, with a gentle kick.
Approx. 25–30 g of kimchi goes into every 0.18 oz (5 g) pack before freeze-drying.
Moisture removed to create a dry, crisp format.
Break it to the texture you want.
No refrigeration required. Stores dry at room temperature.
The bigger the piece, the louder the crunch. The finer the crumb, the deeper the flavor goes into the dish.
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Add a little water and Kimchi Punch turns into a paste. Rehydrating wakes up the real kimchi aroma and flavor in minutes, and it goes deeper into the dish than dry crumble. Use it as the base for any sauce or dish.
1 pack + 2–3 tbsp water.
Adjust the water to the thickness you need.
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French fries | Your house fries, hot
Cheese sauce | Warm, enough to coat
Kimchi Punch | 1 pack per plate
Fry the fries until crisp and plate them hot.
Pour the warm cheese sauce over the fries.
Just before serving, crumble Kimchi Punch over the cheese sauce. The sauce holds it in place and it stays crunchy on top.

Potatoes | Fried or roasted until crisp
Salt | To taste
Kimchi Punch | 1 pack per plate
Fry or roast the potatoes until crisp and season lightly.
Just before serving, crumble Kimchi Punch over the hot potatoes.
Serve right away so the crumble stays crisp.

Salad greens | Your house mix
Creamy dressing | Your house dressing
Kimchi Punch | 1 pack per plate
Toss the greens with the dressing and plate.
Just before serving, crumble Kimchi Punch over the salad. The dressing holds it in place and it stays crunchy on top.
Serve right away.

Eggs | Fried or scrambled, your house style
Butter or oil | For the pan
Kimchi Punch | 1 pack per plate
Cook the eggs your house way and plate them.
Just before serving, crumble Kimchi Punch over the eggs. It stays crunchy on top.
Serve right away.

Cheese dip | Your house cheese dip or queso, warm
Tortilla chips | One serving
Kimchi Punch | Start with 1 pack (0.18 oz)
Warm the cheese dip and portion it into a bowl.
Crumble Kimchi Punch in the sealed pack and scatter it over the dip.
Serve with tortilla chips.

Hummus | Your house hummus
Olive oil | To finish
Parsley | Finely chopped, optional
Kimchi Punch | 1 pack per plate
Swirl the hummus into a shallow bowl.
Drizzle olive oil into the swirl.
Just before serving, crumble Kimchi Punch over the olive oil. The oil holds it in place and it stays crunchy on top.
Finish with parsley and serve.

Ricotta | Your house ricotta
Bread | Toasted
Olive oil | To finish
Kimchi Punch | 1 pack per plate
Spread the ricotta on the toast.
Drizzle a little olive oil over the ricotta.
Just before serving, crumble Kimchi Punch over the olive oil. The oil holds it in place and it stays crunchy on top.
Serve right away.

Bagel | Split and toasted
Cream cheese | 2.8 oz, softened
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz (1 pack), crushed to Small Crumble or Powder
Eggs | 2, soft scrambled
Bacon | 2–3 strips, crisp
Black pepper | To finish
Crush Kimchi Punch in the pack to a Small Crumble or Powder so it spreads smoothly, then fold it into the softened cream cheese until it marbles red-orange.
Cook the bacon until crisp. Soft-scramble the eggs and finish with black pepper.
Toast the bagel and spread Kimchi Cream Cheese on both cut sides.
Layer the eggs and bacon on the bottom half, close and serve warm.

Fried chicken fillet | Your house fried chicken, hot
Brioche bun | Toasted
Lettuce | A few leaves
Kimchi Punch Hot Honey | Made ahead, 2 packs per batch
Make the Kimchi Punch Hot Honey ahead (recipe in the Sauce Library) and warm it so it pours.
Lay lettuce on the toasted bottom bun and add the hot fried chicken.
Pour the Kimchi Hot Honey over the chicken and close the bun.

Ranch dressing | 2.8 oz
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz (1 pack)
Crumble the Kimchi Punch in the sealed pack.
Stir it through 2.8 oz of ranch so it shows as fine red-orange flecks.
Leave a few crispy pieces on top for crunch.

California roll | 2 rolls (1.1 lb) | 100 rolls (55.1 lb) | 200 rolls (110.2 lb)
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz | 8.8 oz | 1.1 lb
Prepare the rolls using your standard recipe.
Crumble Kimchi Punch and sprinkle evenly over the rolls.
Serve immediately.

Russet potato | 1 pc | 50 pcs | 100 pcs
Vegetable oil | 0.1 oz | 5.3 oz | 10.6 oz
Kimchi Punch compound butter | 0.5 oz | 1.7 lb | 3.3 lb
Shredded mozzarella | 0.9 oz | 2.8 lb | 5.5 lb
Shredded cheddar | 0.7 oz | 2.2 lb | 4.4 lb
Bacon bits | 0.4 oz | 1.1 lb | 2.2 lb
Green onion | 0.1 oz | 5.3 oz | 10.6 oz
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz | 8.8 oz | 1.1 lb
Boil the potato in salted water until tender.
Coat with oil and bake at 400°F until golden.
Split, add compound butter and cheese, and melt.
Top with bacon and green onion. Finish with Kimchi Punch crumble.

Chicken thigh | 1 pc (7.4 oz) | 50 pcs (23.1 lb) | 100 pcs (46.3 lb)
Buttermilk (liquid) | 1.23 oz | 3.9 lb | 7.7 lb
Salt | ⅓ tsp | 3.5 oz | 7.1 oz
Black pepper | ¼ tsp | 0.9 oz | 1.8 oz
Kimchi Punch, finely ground | 2 packs (0.35 oz) | 100 packs | 200 packs
Kimchi Punch compound butter | 0.4 oz | 1.1 lb | 2.2 lb
Finely grind Kimchi Punch to prevent burning, then mix with the buttermilk, salt and pepper (or use the powder option).
Coat the chicken evenly and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Bake at 400°F for 20–25 min, turning once halfway.
Finish with Kimchi Punch compound butter and serve.

Fried popcorn chicken | 10 pcs (13.2 oz) | 500 pcs (41.3 lb) | 1,000 pcs (82.7 lb)
Kimchi Glaze | 2.8 oz | 8.8 lb | 17.6 lb
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz | 8.8 oz | 1.1 lb
Fry the chicken until crisp, using half the usual seasoning.
Warm the Kimchi Glaze (made ahead).
Toss the chicken evenly with the glaze.
Finish with Kimchi Punch crumble and serve immediately.

Egg | 3 pcs | 150 pcs | 300 pcs
Heavy cream or milk | 1.1 oz | 3.3 lb | 6.6 lb
Salt | ⅛ tsp | 1.8 oz | 3.5 oz
Butter | 0.5 oz | 1.7 lb | 3.3 lb
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz | 8.8 oz | 1.1 lb
Whisk the eggs, salt and cream until evenly combined.
Melt the butter over medium heat and cook into soft scrambled eggs.
Plate and finish with crumbled Kimchi Punch. Serve immediately.

Cooked white rice | 7.4 oz | 23.1 lb | 46.3 lb
Egg | 2 pcs | 100 pcs | 200 pcs
Mixed vegetables | 1.4 oz | 4.4 lb | 8.8 lb
Vegetable oil | 0.4 oz | 1.1 lb | 2.2 lb
Kosher salt | ⅛ tsp | 1.5 oz | 3.0 oz
MSG | pinch | 0.3 oz | 0.5 oz
Kimchi Punch, finely crushed, stir-fried in | 0.09 oz (½ pack) | 4.4 oz | 8.8 oz
Kimchi Punch, to finish | 0.09 oz (½ pack) | 4.4 oz | 8.8 oz
Heat the oil and scramble the eggs.
Add the vegetables and stir-fry until they are mostly cooked. Then crush half the pack of Kimchi Punch finely, add it to the pan and stir-fry briefly. Add it just before the rice so it does not burn.
Add the rice right away, season with salt and MSG, and stir-fry until evenly combined.
Plate and crumble the other half of the pack over the top. Serve immediately.

Cheese balls | 5 pcs | 250 pcs | 500 pcs
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz | 8.8 oz | 1.1 lb
Add enough oil to fully submerge the cheese balls.
Fry at 350°F for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cut a cheese ball in half, then dip the cut side into Kimchi Punch.

Dry macaroni | 3.0 oz | 9.5 lb | 19.0 lb
Mac & cheese sauce mix | 1.3 oz | 4.0 lb | 7.9 lb
Kimchi Punch | 0.35 oz | 1.1 lb | 2.2 lb
Cook the macaroni and combine with the cheese sauce mix.
Finish with crumbled Kimchi Punch and serve immediately.

Smash burger | 1 pc | 50 pcs | 100 pcs
Cheese Base | 1.2 oz | 3.7 lb | 7.5 lb
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz | 8.8 oz | 1.1 lb
Spread 0.6 oz of Cheese Base on each bun, 1.2 oz total per burger.
Build the burger.
For the strongest flavor, finish with Kimchi Punch crumble directly over the cheddar.

Buttermilk (liquid) | 1.23 oz
Salt | ⅓ tsp
Black pepper | ¼ tsp
Kimchi Punch, finely ground | 2 packs (0.35 oz)
Finely grind the Kimchi Punch to help prevent burning.
Weigh everything into a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
Coat the chicken evenly and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight works well).

Kimchi Punch | 1 pack (0.18 oz)
Water | 2–3 tbsp
Crumble the Kimchi Punch into a small bowl.
Stir in 2 tbsp of water and let it soften into a paste.
Add up to 1 more tbsp of water if you want it looser.
Use as the flavor base for rice, stews, pasta or sauces.

Regular full-fat mayonnaise | 4.2 oz
Greek or plain yogurt | 2.1 oz
Sugar | 0.6 oz
Lemon juice | 0.5 oz
Minced garlic | 0.1 oz
Salt | 0.1 oz
Black pepper | pinch
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz
Combine mayonnaise and yogurt. Mix until smooth.
Add sugar, lemon juice, garlic, salt and black pepper. Mix evenly.
Crumble the Kimchi Punch and fold into the sauce.
Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C).

Honey | 1.76 oz
Kimchi Punch | 2 packs (0.35 oz)
Hot water | 0.28 oz
Apple cider vinegar | 0.28 oz
Salt | 0.03 oz
Crushed red pepper | 0.04 oz
Finely crumble the Kimchi Punch, then add the hot water and stir until it loosens.
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until even.
Pour into a pan and bring to a light simmer over low heat, stirring so it does not burn.

Soy sauce | 1.8 oz
Water | 4.6 oz
Ketchup | 0.4 oz
Gochujang | 0.8 oz
Vinegar | 0.4 oz
Honey | 1.8 oz
Brown sugar | 1.8 oz
Kimchi Punch | 0.35 oz
Finely crumble the Kimchi Punch.
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and mix until even.
Heat over medium, stirring continuously.
Remove from heat once it reaches a gentle boil.

Unsalted butter | 4.0 oz
Kimchi Punch | 0.35 oz
Gochujang | 0.2 oz
Minced garlic | 0.3 oz
Soy sauce | 0.2 oz
Soften the butter at room temperature and mix until smooth.
Add gochujang, garlic and soy sauce. Mix until evenly combined.
Finely crumble the Kimchi Punch, add to the butter and fold in gently.
If chilling, stir once as it firms so the Kimchi Punch stays even.

Cream cheese | 2.8 oz
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz (1 pack), crushed to Small Crumble or Powder
Soften 2.8 oz of cream cheese.
Crush 1 pack of Kimchi Punch in the pack to a Small Crumble or Powder so it spreads smoothly, then fold it into the softened cream cheese until it marbles red-orange.
Spread and serve.

Heavy cream | 1.4 oz
Regular full-fat mayonnaise | 1.4 oz
Mild cheddar cheese sauce | 0.8 oz
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz
Combine heavy cream, mayonnaise and cheddar cheese sauce. Whisk until smooth.
Crumble the Kimchi Punch, add to the sauce and mix evenly.
Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C).

Ranch dressing | 2.8 oz
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz (1 pack)
Crumble the Kimchi Punch in the sealed pack.
Stir it through 2.8 oz of ranch so it shows as fine red-orange flecks.
Leave a few crispy pieces on top for crunch.

Soy sauce | 1.8 oz
Water | 4.6 oz
Ketchup | 0.4 oz
Gochujang | 0.8 oz
Vinegar | 0.4 oz
Honey | 1.8 oz
Brown sugar | 1.8 oz
Kimchi Punch | 0.35 oz
Finely crumble the Kimchi Punch.
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and mix until even.
Heat over medium, stirring continuously.
Remove from heat once it reaches a gentle boil.

Unsalted butter | 4.0 oz
Kimchi Punch | 0.35 oz
Gochujang | 0.2 oz
Minced garlic | 0.3 oz
Soy sauce | 0.2 oz
Soften the butter at room temperature and mix until smooth.
Add gochujang, garlic and soy sauce. Mix until evenly combined.
Finely crumble the Kimchi Punch, add to the butter and fold in gently.
If chilling, stir once as it firms so the Kimchi Punch stays even.

Regular full-fat mayonnaise | 4.2 oz
Greek or plain yogurt | 2.1 oz
Sugar | 0.6 oz
Lemon juice | 0.5 oz
Minced garlic | 0.1 oz
Salt | 0.1 oz
Black pepper | pinch
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz
Combine mayonnaise and yogurt. Mix until smooth.
Add sugar, lemon juice, garlic, salt and black pepper. Mix evenly.
Crumble the Kimchi Punch and fold into the sauce.
Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C).

Heavy cream | 1.4 oz
Regular full-fat mayonnaise | 1.4 oz
Mild cheddar cheese sauce | 0.8 oz
Kimchi Punch | 0.18 oz
Combine heavy cream, mayonnaise and cheddar cheese sauce. Whisk until smooth.
Crumble the Kimchi Punch, add to the sauce and mix evenly.
Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C).


