Lee Hye-jung's Stir-fried Mukeunji

A side dish made by thoroughly washing sour mukeunji, mixing it with seasonings, and quickly stir-frying over high heat to preserve its crunch.

Ingredients needed 4 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • As mukeunji ages, it can develop off-flavors from the garlic and green onion, so rinse it well before cooking and add fresh aromatics.
  • If the kimchi is too sour, slightly increase the amount of sugar or maesil syrup to balance the acidity.
  • Stir-fry quickly over high heat for no more than 5 minutes to maintain a crisp texture; avoid simmering or stewing.

Recommended for

  • Those with overly sour or hard-to-use mukeunji left in the fridge.
  • Those who want a crunchy, nutty side dish ready in 10 minutes.
  • Those who prefer a clean, non-greasy mukeunji dish.

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