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  1. Soups & Stews Got Soybean Sprouts? Simmer a Pot of Anchovy Kongnamul-gukA kongnamul-guk (soybean sprout soup) for 4 made with 230 g of sprouts. Steep the anchovy broth for 10 minutes, then cook the sprouts covered for just 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Side Dishes Got Eggs? Make Steamed Eggs (Gyeran-jjim) in an Earthenware PotA ttukbaegi gyeran-jjim made with 3 eggs. Match the water to the size of the pot, leave room at the top, and finish over low heat once the egg turns soft and curdy.
  3. Main Dishes Got Pork Shoulder? Make Spicy Stir-Fried Pork (Jeyuk-bokkeum) TonightA spicy jeyuk-bokkeum made with 600 g of pork shoulder. Cook the meat first, then add the seasoning sauce and vegetables, and stir-fry without letting anything burn.
  4. Soups & Stews Got Pork and Sour Kimchi? Simmer a Pot of Kimchi JjigaeA kimchi jjigae made with 200 g of pork and sour kimchi. Boil the pork in rice-rinse water first to build the broth, then add the kimchi and seasonings.
  5. Side Dishes Got a Zucchini? Make Stir-Fried Korean Zucchini (Aehobak-bokkeum)Cut Korean zucchini into half-moons and stir-fry with 2 tablespoons of water. Season with salt or salted shrimp and finish when the edges turn translucent.
  6. Side Dishes Got Tofu? Make Spicy Braised Tofu (Dubu-jorim) as a Side DishSlice tofu thin, pan-fry both sides, then braise it in aromatics and a spicy sauce. Salt varies a lot in saltiness, so add only 1/4 teaspoon.

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Main Dishes

Korean mains built around meat, fish, and tofu

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Side Dishes

Banchan made from fridge ingredients

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Soups & Stews

Soups and stews that finish in one pot

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