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Kimchi-bokkeumbap

Heat oil. Fry spam if using. Add kimchi and fry until it smells cooked, 2 minutes.

Questions about this dish

Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ€” not a chatbot.

How long does Kimchi-bokkeumbap take?

18 min all in โ€” 8 min prep, 10 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 2 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Easy.

How spicy is it?

Medium heat.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Fish, Sesame. Labels are informational โ€” check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Cheap night โ€” about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Frying pan, Wok.

How much salt do I put in?

This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Kimchi โ€” 200 g (chopped, plus juice); Gochujang โ€” 1 tsp (optional); Soy sauce โ€” 1 tsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.

How much kimchi?

200 g (chopped, plus juice) of Kimchi.

How much gochujang?

1 tsp (optional) of Gochujang.

How much soy sauce?

1 tsp of Soy sauce.

How much toasted sesame oil?

1 tsp of Toasted sesame oil.

What can I use instead?

Spam โ†’ Nothing. Still a complete bowl.

Any tips from this recipe?

A sheet of gim crumbled over the top is correct. Cheese in the pan is a midnight variant, not a crime.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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