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March 2, 2026
Aged Kimchi Jjim, Soaking in Sugar Water Before Steaming Removes the Sourness and Makes It Mild

Aged Kimchi Jjim, Soaking in Sugar Water Before Steaming Removes the Sourness and Makes It Mild

Cook time
60 min
Difficulty
2 out of 5 stars
Servings
Serves 4

Ingredients

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Serves 4
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Steps

  1. Rinse the aged kimchi several times.

  2. Dissolve 4T of sugar in 800ml of water in a bowl, then soak the aged kimchi for 30 minutes.

  3. Remove the kimchi, rinse once more, and squeeze out excess water.

  4. Prepare the onion and soup stock anchovies.

  5. In a pot, layer onion, anchovies, then aged kimchi, add enough water to submerge, then add doenjang 1T, minced garlic 1T, mirin 2T, sugar 1T, and perilla oil 2T, and bring to a boil.

  6. Once boiling, cover with a lid and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, then flip the kimchi and simmer gently for another 15 minutes.

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