Spam and Tofu with Kimchi
On a Rainy Day, Perfect with Makgeolli! The Everlasting Partner: Spam and Tofu with Kimchi
Craving a drink and a delicious snack? With Spam and Tofu with Kimchi, your appetizer needs are covered! A delightful recipe from ‘Man-gae Recipe,’ featuring recipes from around the world.
Core Ingredients- 1 block Firm Tofu
- 1 can Spam
- 2 cups Kimchi, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 Onion, thinly sliced
Optional Ingredients- 10 cm Green Onion, sliced diagonally
Seasoning & Sauce- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 10 cm Green Onion, sliced diagonally
Seasoning & Sauce- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by heating a pan over medium heat. Add the sesame oil and cooking oil. Then, introduce the chopped kimchi and sliced onion, along with the sugar. Sauté everything together until the kimchi becomes tender and fragrant. The sugar helps to mellow out the tanginess of the kimchi.
Step 2
Once the kimchi has softened slightly, stir in the gochujang and gochugaru. Continue to stir-fry for a little longer, then add the diagonally sliced green onions. Finally, sprinkle in the toasted sesame seeds and give it a quick mix. Your delicious stir-fried kimchi is now ready!
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the tofu. Place the whole block of tofu in a pot filled with water. Bring it to a simmer over medium-low heat and let it warm through. Once heated, carefully remove the tofu and gently drain any excess water.
Step 4
While the tofu is warming, slice the Spam into flat, bite-sized pieces. Heat another pan until hot, then place the Spam slices in the pan. Grill them until they are golden brown and slightly crispy on both sides for enhanced flavor.
Step 5
Slice the warmed tofu into thick, flat pieces. Slicing them thickly ensures a satisfying texture and allows them to pair well with the other components.
Step 6
It’s time to assemble your beautiful dish! Arrange the sliced tofu and the grilled Spam attractively on a serving plate, layering them nicely. Place a generous portion of the stir-fried kimchi alongside them. Your Spam and Tofu with Kimchi, a perfect dish for a drink or a meal, is now complete!
