Cultural background
Kimchi porridge stimulates the appetite with its spicy taste, and is often enjoyed as a healing meal when sick or recovering.
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김치전 · kimchi-jeon
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Beef Porridge
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A traditional Korean porridge made by boiling rice and beef together, resulting in a smooth and thick texture. It is characterized by the savory flavor of beef and is easily digestible, making it ideal for recovery meals. It is often enjoyed with salty side dishes like kimchi or jangjorim.
Chicken Porridge
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A traditional Korean porridge made by simmering rice and chicken together until soft and thick. The deep flavor of the chicken adds a mild and nutty taste. It is best enjoyed with salty side dishes like kimchi or jangjorim.
Vegetable Porridge
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Kimchi Kalguksu
김치칼국수 · kimchi-kal-guksu
A warm noodle dish made with knife-cut flour noodles boiled in anchovy broth with well-fermented kimchi. The spicy and refreshing taste of kimchi blends into the broth and combines with the noodles.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water.
- 2Chop the kimchi into small pieces and prepare it.
- 3Heat sesame oil in a pot and stir-fry the kimchi.
- 4Add the soaked rice and water, then bring to a boil.
- 5Cook on low heat until the rice is soft and the porridge thickens.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Can be vegan if the kimchi does not contain seafood.
How to order
김치죽 주세요
Gim-chi-juk ju-se-yo
Please give me kimchi porridge