By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
222 cal · 10 min
Kimchi Relish
Recipe GLPR3b723ea53c1d68
A bright, spicy-tangy condiment that blends fermented Napa cabbage kimchi with lime juice, soy sauce, and a touch of agave sweetness. Fresh chives add herbaceous notes while Sriracha brings heat. This versatile relish works beautifully as a topping for grilled meats and fish, a side for rice bowls, or a zesty accent for sandwiches and tacos. Make it ahead for convenience—the flavors meld and deepen over time.
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Ingredients
3/4 cup chopped Napa cabbage kimchi
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons light agave syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha
Fine sea salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped kimchi, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, chopped chives, reduced-sodium soy sauce, agave syrup, and Sriracha.
Stir well to blend all ingredients evenly.
Taste and season with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to your preference.
Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container. The relish is ready to serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week to allow flavors to meld.
Comments
This is a quick assembly job, not really cooking—the stated ten minutes is honest if you've already got kimchi on hand, but sourcing jarred napa cabbage kimchi means a special stop at either Harris Teeter's Asian aisle, Kroger's international section, or ALDI if they're stocked that week, a real tax on a weeknight. Once you have the kimchi, the cost per serving runs $2.50–$3.00 driven by the jarred product itself, and the relish shines as a condiment or side rather than a standalone meal, making it best suited to families who already cook Asian-inflected dinners and can build it into a larger plate. It does not reheat meaningfully since the fresh chives and lime juice fade after a day, so treat it as same-night."
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