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10-Minute Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

This recipe is the shortcut version of kimchi jjigae for anyone short on time & on a budget
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: 10 minute recipe, budget recipe, college meal, easy, student recipe
Servings: 1 Serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp avocado oil *any high heat oil works (canola, vegetable, etc)
  • 2 slices SPAM
  • ¼ onion sliced
  • 2 oz mushrooms
  • ½-1 cup sliced rice cakes optional
  • 1 cup kimchi chopped
  • ⅓ cup kimchi brine
  • 1 cup water
  • 1-2 tsp gochugaru
  • 1-2 tbsp soy sauce or ponzu optional
  • 1 tsp fish sauce optional

Instructions

  • Cut the SPAM into cubes, slice the onion into thin strips, and chop the kimchi into small pieces.
  • Heat a small pot over medium high and add sesame and avocado oil.
  • Add SPAM and onion to the pot and cook for about 1-2 minutes until onion is translucent and SPAM is slightly browned.
  • Add kimchi to the center of the pot and allow to cook for another 2-3 minutes until kimchi is softened.
  • Add kimchi brine, water, and gochugaru. Bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling add mushrooms and rice cakes then season with soy sauce (or ponzu) and fish sauce.
  • Cook until mushrooms are soft and garnish with green onions!