I dip you dip we dip

February 1, 2019 4:34 PM

I'm going to be making this Kimchi Dip on Sunday for a party we'll be attending. Would it benefit from being made early in the day to allow the flavors to meld? (I'm a relative newbie to cooking, as you can probably tell. Heh).
posted by cozenedindigo to Food & Drink (6 answers total)

Yes! Dips are always better the next day or a few hours later, IME.

and thanks for sharing the recipe, it looks yummy!
posted by stellaluna at 4:38 PM on February 1, 2019

Making things ahead to let flavors meld is rarely a bad idea. I don't think you'd necessarily need to make it as far ahead the day before (unless you wanted to, in which case sure why not), but making it a few hours ahead couldn't hurt even if it ultimately didn't make any difference.

Also, that recipe sounds tasty and now I want to make some! :)
posted by Greg_Ace at 4:40 PM on February 1, 2019 [1 favorite]

Also: In re-reading the recipe, it mentions letting the cream cheese get to "room temperature"; that's fine but I strongly recommend refrigerating the dip once you've finished making it!
posted by Greg_Ace at 4:41 PM on February 1, 2019 [1 favorite]

Best answer: I have made this dip. It tastes good both right when finished and after chilling in the fridge for a bit. (Up to a few days, even). Chop up the kimchi more than you think for best results and serve with pretzel rods!
posted by thirdletter at 4:43 PM on February 1, 2019 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Thanks folks!
posted by cozenedindigo at 4:44 PM on February 1, 2019

Best answer: That sounds basic but very yummy. I'd go light on salting it, as the kimchi should take care of most of that.
posted by praemunire at 4:51 PM on February 1, 2019 [1 favorite]