Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Soup) with SPAM

Steps

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1. 1
   Open the SPAM can and cut it in half; you will only need half of it for this recipe.
   ≈0:06
2. 2
   Heat a pot over high heat and add one tablespoon of sesame oil.
   ≈0:30
3. 3
   Add the SPAM to the hot oil and cook.
   ≈0:37
4. 4
   Add the kimchi to the pot and cook together with the SPAM.
   ≈0:43
5. 5
   Pour in rice water to add body and enhance the broth, similar to how pasta water is used in Italian cooking.
   ≈0:53
6. 6
   While waiting for the broth to come to a boil, chop the onion and scallion.
   ≈1:31
7. 7
   Add the onion to the pot, then add the scallion, garlic, black pepper, and hondashi or similar seafood stock powder.
   ≈1:47
8. 8
   Cut large pieces of tofu and add them to the pot.
   ≈2:44
9. 9
   Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed. Depending on how salty and spicy your kimchi is, you may add extra red pepper flakes, black pepper, or soy sauce. Optional: add a touch of doenjang (soybean paste) for deeper flavor.
   ≈3:38
10. 10
    Serve the kimchi soup hot with rice on the side.
    ≈4:56