Spicy & Sweet 5-Minute Sausage Kimchi Stir-Fry Recipe
Following in the Footsteps of Sumi’s Side Dishes: 5-Minute Sausage Kimchi Stir-Fry
An irresistible combination of kimchi and sausage! Inspired by the renowned Chef Kim Su-mi’s ‘Sumi’s Side Dishes’, this ‘Sausage Kimchi Stir-Fry’ comes together in just 5 minutes and will have your family asking for more. Its perfectly balanced spicy and tangy flavor makes it an ideal side dish for rice or a delightful snack to accompany your drinks. With a taste so addictive, you’ll never get tired of it – perfect for everyone from kids to adults! It’s also delicious when cold, making it a fantastic option for lunchboxes.
Ingredients
- 15 Vienna sausages
- 100g Aged kimchi (fermented napa cabbage kimchi)
- 0.5 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp perilla oil (deul oil)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Before you begin cooking, please prepare all the necessary ingredients. Having fresh ingredients ready is the first step to a delicious meal!
Step 2
Score the Vienna sausages diagonally to make them visually appealing and help them absorb flavors better. A quick blanch in hot water removes any impurities and gives them a cleaner taste. Think of it as giving them a ‘hot water shower’.
Step 3
Squeeze out excess liquid from the aged kimchi (100g) and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Thoroughly squeezing the kimchi is crucial to prevent the stir-fry from becoming too watery and to maintain a concentrated flavor.
Step 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of perilla oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped aged kimchi and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add 0.5 tablespoon of brown sugar to mellow out the kimchi’s tanginess and stir-fry for another minute.
Step 5
Now, add the scored Vienna sausages to the pan. Doesn’t it already look appetizing with the sausages added?
Step 6
Continue to stir-fry the kimchi and sausages together for about 1 more minute. This is the time for both ingredients to meld and create a fantastic harmony of flavors. Be careful not to overcook, as the sausages can become tough.
Step 7
Finally, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to add a nutty aroma. Adding sesame oil just before turning off the heat preserves its fragrance and allows you to enjoy its rich flavor to the fullest.
Step 8
Sprinkle a pinch of toasted sesame seeds on top for a final touch of shine and flavor. Your delicious ‘Sausage Kimchi Stir-Fry’ is now complete! Doesn’t it make your mouth water just by looking at it?
Step 9
This ‘Sausage Kimchi Stir-Fry’ boasts a perfect balance of spicy and sweet flavors, making it an excellent side dish for rice or a satisfying snack with drinks. It’s a taste that everyone, from children to adults, will love, with an addictive quality that never gets old. It’s especially wonderful for lunchboxes as it remains delicious even when cold!
