Fermented stuff some neck – I'm chicken (6)

I believe the answer is:

kimchi

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'fermented stuff' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'some neck i'm chicken' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some parts of the word are used).
'KIMCHI' is hidden within 'neck im chicken'.

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