Easy Stir Fried Kimchi (Kimchi Bokkeum)

bowl filled with stir fried kimchi bokkeum on bamboo tray

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Easy Stir Fried Kimchi (Kimchi Bokkeum)

A delicious recipe and versatile dish that's also a great way to use up old kimchi: Stir Fried Kimchi also known as Kimchi Bokkeum! A great side dish in Korean cooking that's universally adored. Make in 10 minutes. Serve with rice, tofu, and a fried egg for a fast, satisfying, and delicious meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: Side

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: Bokkeum, Fried, Kimchi, Stir Fry

Servings:

Calories: 59kcal

Equipment

Non-stick Skillet

Ingredients

1 cup old, sour kimchi
1-2 tsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sugar
1 pat butter *optional
1 drizzle sesame oil

Instructions

Cook kimchi. Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Add a little vegetable oil and when the skillet is hot, add the kimchi. Cook, stirring often, until soft and warm -- about 5 minutes. The color will change from bright red to golden orange.
Add water while cooking. If the liquid evaporates too quickly, add 1-2 Tbsp of water at a time. The water will steam and cook the kimchi so it doesn't burn or become too salty.
Garnish. *Optional: for additional richness, add a pat of butter. Stir gently as it melts so that all the kimchi is lightly coated. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with sesame oil. Add a sprinkle of green onions (for garnish) if you like.
Serve. Serve immediately with rice. Tastes good hot, room temperature, or cold.

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Notes

Pro Tips:

- Use a non-stick skillet. A non-stick skillet is the best cooking tool for stir-frying the kimchi until golden.

- Make Vegan Kimchi Bokkeum. To make it vegan, use vegan kimchi. Most napa cabbage kimchi uses shrimp paste or fish sauce.
- Double the amount. The recipe easily doubles and triples.

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