easy kimchi stew

This Kimchi Jjigae is quick &amp; easy to make, yet loaded with rich and comforting flavors to warm you up on a cold day. This delicious stew is incredibly savory and calls for a handful of ingredients to make the best kimchi stew in the comfort of your home. 

Easy Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

tbsp sesame oil

onion

garlic (minced)

kimchi

tsp sugar

rice water (anchovy stock, dashi, or water)

kimchi juice (from the kimchi)

Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) (to taste)

tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste) (or soy sauce)

tuna (drained, can be skipped or subbed with pork or

tofu

tsp Dashida (Korean soup stock) (optional, to enhance flavor)

green onion, chili pepper (optional,

Add sesame oil to a pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, kimchi, and sugar, and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring often to ensure even cooking. Add rice water and bring to a boil.

When the stew starts boiling, add kimchi juice, Gochugaru, and Doenjang (or soy sauce). Cook for about 8 minutes, or to your desired consistency.

Add tuna and tofu and cook for another 2 minutes, and season with salt to taste, and add in Dashida if using. Garnish to your preference and enjoy!

This rich and savory Budae Jjigae is loaded with spam, sausages, tofu, kimchi, and ramyeon noodles, all simmered in an umami-packed chili broth to pair with a bowl of warm rice. This comforting stew is delightfully simple to put together and makes for the perfect meal to share with your loved ones. 

Easy Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew)

oz (1/2 can) spam

oz (2 medium) sausage (hot dogs, bacon, pork belly,

kimchi (sliced, preferrably 2+ weeks old)

onion (sliced)

tofu (soft

rice cakes (thawed if frozen)

mushrooms

green onion (chopped, for garnish)

pack instant ramyeon noodles

cheese

chicken broth (anchovy stock, dashi, or water)

tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) (or to taste)

tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)

soy sauce

mirin (or 1/2 tbsp sugar)

black pepper

Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

Assemble the spam, tofu, mushrooms, sausages, rice cakes, onion, and kimchi in a shallow pot. Add the sauce and chicken broth, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

When the stew starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the noodles and cheese, and boil for another 3-4 minutes until the noodles are cooked through.

Garnish with green onion and serve with a bowl of steamed rice. Enjoy!

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