Savory and Tangy Stir-Fried Aged Kimchi (Mukimchi)
How to Make Delicious Stir-Fried Aged Kimchi
We’ve made a wonderful side dish using aged kimchi. This recipe transforms well-fermented kimchi into a delightful, flavorful dish perfect with rice.
Main Ingredients- 1/4 head of aged napa cabbage kimchi
Seasoning- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s get started on making this delicious aged kimchi stir-fry! First, prepare your aged kimchi. Kimchi that has been fermented for a long time will yield the best flavor.
Step 2
Aged kimchi can sometimes have a strong or overly sour smell and taste. To ensure a clean flavor, rinse the kimchi thoroughly under running water to wash away any excess spicy paste or brine. If the kimchi is still very strong, don’t hesitate to rinse it multiple times. This step helps to retain a refreshing crispness and a balanced taste.
Step 3
After rinsing, squeeze out as much water as possible from the kimchi by hand. Excess water can dilute the seasoning, making the dish bland. Once drained, cut the kimchi into bite-sized pieces, about 3-4 cm in length. This size is easy to eat and allows the seasoning to be absorbed evenly.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the cut kimchi with all the prepared seasoning ingredients: sugar, sesame seeds, and perilla oil. Gently toss and mix the ingredients together using your hands, ensuring the kimchi is evenly coated with the seasoning. Avoid over-mixing, which can make the kimchi mushy.
Step 5
Here’s a helpful tip! Adding a little sugar at this stage will help to mellow out the strong sourness of the aged kimchi and enhance its overall flavor complexity. Adjust the amount of sugar based on how sour your kimchi is. Your delicious aged kimchi stir-fry is now complete!
