Kim Chee Dip From Sheldon Simeon

Name: Kim Chee Dip From Sheldon Simeon
Ingredients: For the Kim Chee Dip:; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/4 cup sour cream; 6 ounces cabbage kim chee, roughly chopped (about ¾ cup), with juice reserved; 1 teaspoon sugar, plus more as needed; 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon kochugaru (Korean chile flakes, also spelled gochugaru), plus more to taste; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon fried garlic (recipe follows); Wonton chips, crackers, Doritos (Cool Ranch preferred), Fritos, Tostitos, or any other available -ito, for serving; For the Microwave Fried Garlic:; 1 heaping tablespoon minced garlic (about 4 cloves); Neutral oil; Sugar