Kimchi Jjigae With Spam & Tofu Recipe

Name: Kimchi Jjigae With Spam & Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces flat fillet anchovies in olive oil; 8 garlic cloves, chopped; 5 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces (white and green parts divided); 1 onion, sliced; 5 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 500 grams kimchi; 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper powder); 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 4 cups starchy water (see Step 4 in the Directions below); 4 teaspoons Korean soup soy sauce; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 7 ounces Spam; 7 ounces extra-firm tofu, sliced; White rice, for serving

Servings: persons

2 ounces flat fillet anchovies in olive oil
8 garlic cloves, chopped
5 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces (white and green parts divided)
1 onion, sliced
5 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
500 grams kimchi
2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper powder)
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
4 cups starchy water (see Step 4 in the Directions below)
4 teaspoons Korean soup soy sauce
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
7 ounces Spam
7 ounces extra-firm tofu, sliced
White rice, for serving

1
Add the olive oil from the canned anchovies to a medium, heavy-bottomed pot. Chop the anchovies and set them aside for later.
2
Over medium heat, add the chopped garlic and the white parts from the scallions. Saute until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add chopped anchovies and onions to the pot and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add bacon and cook for another 3 minutes until the bacon fat renders out. Add kimchi, gochugaru, and white wine vinegar and cook for another 5 minutes until the kimchi starts to look translucent. Stir every minute or so.
4
Add the starchy water and bring to a boil. (You can use plain water, but I highly recommend using the starchy water that you get after washing rice.) Add sliced spam and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Season with Korean soup soy sauce and sugar. If you don't have a Korean soup soy sauce, add salt, and adjust the seasoning to your preference. Don't use a regular soy sauce.
6
Add tofu and simmer for 5 to 8 more minutes. Garnish with the remaining green parts from the scallions. Serve with rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces flat fillet anchovies in olive oil, 8 garlic cloves, chopped, 5 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces (white and green parts divided), 1 onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Kimchi Jjigae With Spam & Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kimchi Jjigae With Spam & Tofu

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