01/24/2026
Homestyle Steamed Kimchi Stew 🍲(Fridge-Clean-Out Edition)
Busy day, full fridge, no time for complicated cooking?
🥬 Ingredients (Flexible)
• Well-fermented kimchi (older = better flavor)
• Leftover protein: sausages, ribs, bacon, tofu, or canned tuna
• Vegetables: mushrooms, onion, tofu, cabbage—anything on hand
• Garlic (optional)
• Olive oil
• Water
Optional seasoning (to taste):
• Anchovy sauce or fish sauce
• Paprika or Korean chili flakes
• Oyster sauce
• Tiny pinch of sugar (if kimchi is very sour)
🍲 How to Make It
1. Heat a pot on medium with a little olive oil.
2. Add leftover protein and lightly sear (don’t burn).
3. Add kimchi in long pieces (cut lengthwise, not chopped).
4. Add vegetables and a few tablespoons of water.
5. Cover and steam on low–medium heat ~10 minutes, flipping gently.
6. Add seasoning to taste. Add water if it starts to dry out.
7. Simmer longer if you want—this dish only gets better with time.
🍚 How to Eat
Pull the long kimchi strips apart, wrap them around warm rice, and enjoy.
Even better the next day.
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