Kimchi has been long regarded as one of the healthiest fermented food, which has been eaten by Koreans for hundreds of years. Kimchi is not only full of nutrients, such as Vitamin A, E, and K, but also is a very rich source of “healthy” gut bacterias, which can aid digestion and improve the immune system. Kimchi, a staple of Korean cuisine, is a very versatile food that can be used very widely in many Korean traditional dishes. As long as you have Kimchi and a couple of simple ingredients, you can transform Kimchi into a variety of dishes. In this blog, we are going to share with you three types of traditional Korean dishes that use Kimchi as their main ingredient. All three of the dishes are very easy to make and require very few ingredients!
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1. Vegan Kimchi Jeon - Kimchi Pancake
Kimchi-jeon is a very easy-to-make Korean-style pancake, which only requires 4 ingredients! Kimchi pancakes are not your-typical Western pancakes that you eat it with a drizzle of maple syrup on top. Unlike Western pancakes which are normally sweet and savory, Kimchi pancakes are crispy on the outside and chewy and savory on the inside, thanks to spicy fermented kimchi. Typical Korean Kimchi-jeon is cooked with scallions; however, even without scallion, the natural fermented flavor of Kimchi provides a very savory taste to it.
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Cooking Time: 15 minutes
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- If you do not mind adding scallion into your cooking, a little bit of scallion can provide a naturally sweet taste to your dish, as well as added chewy texture. Also, we recommend adding extra oil to the pan before you flip the pancakes.
2. Vegan Tofu Kimchi
Tofu Kimchi is one of the most popular drinking food among Koreans. Commonly found in Korean pubs, Tofu Kimchi is a must-try side dish when you visit a Korean pub. This dish consists of blanched tofu pieces and stir-fried kimchi, giving a nicely spiced and sweet flavor for well-fermented kimchi. Though Tofu Kimchi is a popular type of “drinking” food for many Koreans, it is also very commonly cooked at home since it is both simple and delicious.
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Cooking Time: 10 minutes
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- If you do not mind adding scallion into your cooking, a little bit of scallion can provide a naturally sweet taste to your dish, as well as added chewy texture. Korean chili pepper powder and green onions are often added for this dish in Korea.
3. Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice
Kimchi fried rice is a very addicting, simple-to-make Korean dish that can be cooked in less than 15 minutes. Cooked without meat, this dish is full of flavor and easy to be customized. Kimchi fried is perhaps one of the most popular Kimchi dishes among non-Korean people.
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Cooking Time: 15 minutes
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- If you do not mind adding scallion into your cooking, a little bit of scallion can provide a naturally sweet taste to your dish, as well as added chewy texture. Korean chili pepper powder and green onions are often added for this dish in Korea.
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