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Quick & Easy Stir-Fried Kimchi (Kimchi Bokkeum)

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Quick and easy stir-fried kimchi in 15 minutes. Tangy, savory, and perfect with rice. A classic Korean side dish anyone can make at home.

  • Author: George
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings as a side dish 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon neutral-tasting oil

  • 2–3 green onions, diced (white and green parts separated)

  • 1½ cups sour, well-fermented kimchi, chopped into bite-sized pieces

  • 2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1.  Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the white parts of the diced green onion and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in the chopped, sour kimchi and cook, stirring often, for 3–4 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in the sugar and continue cooking until the kimchi is slightly caramelized.
  4. Add the green parts of the onion, then remove from heat.
  5. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • If you’re vegan, be sure to use vegan kimchi. You can find my Vegan Kimchi Recipe for an easy, plant-based version.

  • For more tips on spiciness, flavor adjustments, and cooking tricks, check out the Helpful Tips section above in this post.

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