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Easy Spam Kimchi Jjigae

Spam kimchi jjigae is the easiest kimchi stew you can make.  You will only need just a few ingredients to make. Just dump them in a pot and simmer until soft. Serve this comfort stew with rice.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 1/2 lb fermented cabbage kimchi diced
  • 3 tbsp kimchi juice (kimchi liquid) see note below
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cup chicken stock low sodium
  • 1 can (12 oz) SPAM low sodium, sliced
  • 1/2 lb soft tofu sliced, optional
  • 1 green onion to garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. In a soup pot, put onion and kimchi and toss together. Pour kimchi juice (liquid from kimchi) over.
  2. Pour chicken stock over enough to cover kimchi and onion in a pot. Bring the stew to boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10  minutes until kimchi gets tender.
  3. Arrange Spam slices on top. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10  minutes until kimchi gets tender.
  4. Add tofu slices and simmer the stew again for another 5 minutes or until everything is soft and all the flavors are mingled. Garnish with chopped green onion at last. Serve the stew hot with rice.

Notes

  • Tip 1. If your kimchi is too sour, add 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance out the acidic taste.
  • Tip 2. Add 1/2 tablespoon of Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) to the jjiage to add more heat and red color  if you like it more intense spiciness in the stew.