Bokkeum

[Kitty]

Try this Korean Dish you'll surely love!

Ingredients​

• 2 cups kimchi (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes, optional)
• 1 green onion (sliced)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions​

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add kimchi and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
3. Add sugar and gochugaru (if using), and stir well.
4. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds before serving.

2. Bulgogi Bokkeum (Stir-fried Marinated Beef)​

Ingredients​

• 1 pound beef (thinly sliced)
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 1 bell pepper (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Instructions​

1. In a bowl, mix beef with soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add onion and bell pepper, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until cooked through.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

3. Ojingeo Bokkeum (Spicy Stir-fried Squid)​

You already have the recipe for this delicious dish, but it fits the bokkeum style perfectly!

4. Bokkeum Banchan (Stir-fried Side Dishes)​

You can also create various bokkeum banchan using vegetables like:

• Zucchini
• Spinach
• Bean Sprouts

Example: Stir-fried Spinach Bokkeum​

1. Blanch spinach and drain.
2. Stir-fry with garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds.

Tips​

• Bokkeum dishes are often served with rice and are perfect for meal prep.
• Feel free to adjust the spices and seasonings to suit your taste.

Enjoy your bokkeum dishes!