KIMCHI STEW (Kimchi-jjigae)

Spicy Kimchi Stew made with Bacon & Tteok-bokki

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

- Preheat your saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

- Drizzle in sesame oil and fry bacon until lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

- Add in onions, scallion, ginger, and salt. Cook for 3 minutes until onions become slightly translucent.

Step 4

- Add in garlic, cook for 1 minute.

Step 5

- Add kimchi (chop into bite sized pieces before) and the juice

Step 6

- Sprinkle in Gochujang, Gochujaru, Soy Sauce, Sugar, Fish Sauce, and water.

Step 7

- Allow mixture to boil for 1 minute.

Step 8

- Taste and adjust seasoning, whether you want more fish sauce, soy or sugar depends on you.

Step 9

- Add rinsed Tteok-bokki to the pot, cover with a lid and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

Step 10

- Serve with rice, fried egg, and toasted sesame seeds!

Step 11

- This soup is even better the next day! Just reboil the soup with 1/4 cup water for 8 minutes!