In Season: Kimchi Soup
In Korean cuisine, kimchi is not only a condiment or pickle; it is also used as an ingredient in many cooked dishes! This hearty winter dish comes from Ms. Lee’s Natural Foods, makers of local authentic kimchi that is packed with probiotic benefits. You can find Ms. Lee’s Natural Foods at the Riley Park Winter Market this winter!
About kimchi: Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish, its unique flavour comes from its spices as well as salted and fermented vegetables, like cabbage or radish. Fermentation boasts enormous health benefits and is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Read more about the benefits of kimchi here.
Kimchi Soup
Ingredients (in approximate grams):
- 400 g kimchi
- Cooking oil
- 100 g your choice of meat or tofu
- Salt
- 1 green onion
- Rice, if desired
Instructions:
- Chop up approximately 400 grams Kimchi
- Heat up a small pot
- Add a small amount of cooking oil
- Drop in the chopped Kimchi and stir
- Add approximately 100 grams of your choice of meat
- Continue stirring until the meat is well done
- Pour in one and a half cups of water
- Cover the pot until boiling
- Add chopped sausage and/or small cubes of tofu
- Add salt, if desired
- After boiling, turn down temperature to medium and let simmer for a few minutes
- Chop a green onion into four or five pieces and add those
- Goes well when paired with rice
