Vegan Napa Cabbage Kimchi

Vegan Napa Cabbage Kimchi is lacto-fermented napa cabbage with a spicy mix of gochugaru, garlic, ginger, and organic shiitake mushroom powder for a fish-free umami base. Ji's Kimchi makes it with zero sugar and zero MSG, delivering the tangy, probiotic flavor of classic napa kimchi in a plant-based form.

At a glance

• Ingredients: napa cabbage, Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru), garlic, ginger, organic shiitake mushroom powder, salt
• Fermentation: naturally lacto-fermented with live cultures
• Vegan, zero sugar, zero MSG
• Fish-sauce free (shiitake-based umami)
• Tangy, spicy, classic kimchi flavor
• Refrigeration required to maintain live cultures
• Vendor: Ji's Kimchi

Best for

• Vegans and plant-based cooks who miss traditional kimchi
• Daily probiotic intake from a familiar food
• Topping rice bowls, ramen, and Korean BBQ-style spreads
• Kimchi fried rice, jjigae, and pancakes
• Gifting to vegan friends, kimchi lovers, and gut-health fans
• Cooks avoiding seafood, sugar, or MSG

Pairings

Serve alongside steamed rice, ramen, and Korean stews, or fold into kimchi fried rice and pancakes. Add to grain bowls, tacos, and sandwiches, and pair with vegan cheese boards for a tangy, spicy lift.

Flavor profile

Tangy, spicy, and savory with bright gochugaru heat, pungent garlic and ginger, and deep umami from shiitake. Classic napa kimchi character without any animal ingredients.

About Ji's Kimchi

Ji's Kimchi makes small-batch Korean kimchi with clean ingredients, no sugar, and no MSG, focusing on traditional ferments and vegan-friendly options.

Made by Ji's Kimchi, based in California.

Labeled vegan.

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