How to Make Spicy Silbi Kimchi Budae Jjigae and Variations

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   1. Pork Belly Preparation Prepare 2000g of pork belly by removing any cartilage and slicing it into manageable strips [00:23]. Set aside the meat for frying [00:44].

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   2. Frying Pork Belly Heat a large griddle and melt a scoop of lard to coat the surface [00:48]. Fry the pork belly strips until they are golden brown and crispy, allowing the fat to render out completely [00:55].

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   3. Cooking Silbi Kimchi Place the Silbi Kimchi in the center of the griddle into the rendered pork fat [01:45]. Pour over the remaining spicy kimchi seasoning and cook until the kimchi softens [01:58].

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   4. Processing and Storage Chop a portion of the cooked meat and kimchi into small pieces for secondary dishes [03:02]. Store the chopped mixture and the whole kimchi pieces in separate containers for future use [03:12].

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   5. Stew Ingredient Preparation Thinly slice the ham roll using a meat slicer or knife [03:21]. Wash and chop crown daisy, Cheongyang chili peppers, and mushrooms [03:31].

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   6. Budae Jjigae Assembly Place the chopped pork and kimchi base in the center of the griddle [03:55]. Arrange fried tofu, ham slices, mushrooms, and greens around the edge [04:09].

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   7. Seasoning and Boiling Add tsuyu, 5 spoons of soy sauce, minced garlic, and hot water until ingredients are partially submerged [04:22]. Boil the stew while preparing udon noodles in a separate pot [04:40].

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   8. Finishing the Stew Cut the whole kimchi into bite-sized pieces directly in the boiling stew [04:46]. Add the udon noodles and mix well before serving [04:59].

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   9. Spicy Kimchi Fried Rice Melt butter in a pot, add rice, the chopped kimchi-meat mix, canned corn, and mozzarella cheese [05:20]. Mix and heat until the cheese is melted and the rice is slightly crispy [06:00].

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    10. Fried Tofu Kimchi Fry a block of tofu in perilla oil until the surface is firm [06:25]. Top the tofu with the spicy meat-kimchi mixture and garnish with sesame seeds [06:41].

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    11. Cheese Kimchi Pancake Mix the chopped meat and kimchi with flour and water to make a batter [06:52]. Fry the pancake and add a ring of shredded cheddar cheese around the edges to create a crispy crust [07:11].

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    12. Spicy Silbi Ramen Sauté green onions with ramen seasoning and oil, then add water and a garlic block [07:50]. Add the meat-kimchi mix, noodles, squid, dumplings, soft tofu, and an egg for a deluxe spicy ramen [08:08].