KIMCHI MEALS RECIPES

Steps:

• In a nonstick sauté pan or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat, and add onions. Cook, stirring, until the onions start to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Add kimchi and kimchi juice, and stir until it comes to a boil, about 3 minutes. Add Spam, and cook until sauce is nearly dried out, about 5 minutes.
• Break up the rice in the pan with a spatula, and stir it to incorporate. Turn heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until the rice has absorbed the sauce and is very hot, about 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Taste, and adjust with more soy sauce, sesame oil or kimchi juice. Turn heat down slightly, but let the rice continue to cook, untouched, to lightly brown while you cook the eggs.
• Place a small nonstick sauté pan over medium heat, and add the vegetable oil. When it is hot, add eggs, season with salt and fry to your desired doneness. Serve rice topped with fried eggs, nori and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Steps:

• Place cabbage, green onions, carrots, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl.In a small bowl, whisk salt, sugar, gochugaru, and water. Pour over the cabbage and other vegetables in the bowl. Place a plate on top of the cabbage and place a stack of heavy bowls on top of that. Set aside and wait for the cabbage to release its juices. This can take several hours. You can leave it for up to 24 hours. Once the juices have covered the cabbage/plate in the bowl, cram the vegetables into a very clean, wide mouth jar until about 3/4 full. Make sure to press down really hard on the vegetables so they're packed in tightly. Pour the brine from the bowl on top to cover. Place a glass fermenting weight (or small jar or glass bowl) in the jar to keep the vegetables submerged. Skim off any vegetables that float to the top.Screw a plastic lid on top of the jar, then unscrew it half a turn. Place the jar in a dish. Leave on the counter out of direct sunlight for 3–5 days, or until it's as sour as you like it. Screw the lid on tight and store in the refrigerator. Make sure to unscrew the jar over a sink when you open it for the first time since it might overflow from the fermentation. Note: If you can't find gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) or you just don't like things spicy, you can substitute paprika.