Crunchy 'Chonggak-kimchi dishes': How to make chonggak-kimchi fried rice?

Most people use cabbage kimchi when making kimchi fried rice. However, you can also use chonggak-kimchi for a unique twist. Once chonggak-kimchi is properly fermented, you can make various dishes such as chonggak-kimchi fried rice, stir-fried chonggak-kimchi, braised chonggak-kimchi, or chonggak-kimchi stew. In particular, chonggak-kimchi fried rice is a popular dish for those tired of regular cabbage kimchi fried rice because of its crunchy texture and ease of preparation. Let's learn how to make this simple chonggak-kimchi fried rice to enjoy its crunchy texture.

How to make chonggak-kimchi fried rice

Ingredients: 1 cup well-fermented chonggak-kimchi, 1/2 bowl of rice, 1 tbsp cooking oil, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, a sprinkle of sesame seeds

1. Cut the well-fermented chonggak-kimchi into bite-sized pieces.

2. Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the prepared chonggak-kimchi.

3. Add rice to the heated pan, mix it with the chonggak-kimchi, add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, and stir-fry.

4. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, mix, and sprinkle with sesame seeds to complete the chonggak-kimchi fried rice.

Chonggak-kimchi cooking information

Dishes like chonggak-kimchi fried rice, stir-fried chonggak-kimchi, braised chonggak-kimchi, and chonggak-kimchi stew are ways to enjoy chonggak-kimchi differently when you are tired of eating it as a daily side dish. While using well-fermented kimchi is best for flavor, over-fermented kimchi can be very sour; in such cases, you can lightly rinse it with water or add oligosaccharide to neutralize the acidity. Additionally, adding pork to dishes like stir-fried chonggak-kimchi or chonggak-kimchi stew can make the dishes even more delicious.

Chonggak-kimchi information

Chonggak-kimchi is a type of kimchi made by mixing Altari radish with coarse red pepper seasoning, and it is one of the most consumed types of kimchi in Korea after cabbage kimchi.

[Fam Times = Reporter Ju Na-rae]