[LeonardoDaBenz]

How about posting your recipe in the Recipe Box.

This one has 5/5 * by +64,000 votes 😁

Kimchi stew (Kimchi-jjigae)

Kimchi stew is one of Koreans' most-loved stews. It's warm, hearty, spicy, savory, delicious, and easy to make. As long as they can handle spicy food, I never met a person who didn't like kimchi-jjigae!

www.maangchi.com

 

[Wooleybooger]

That bunch didn't use either gochugaru or gochujang. No sugar or tofu and the meat could be most anything. These Koreans were born and raised Koreans most here on work visas some perhaps dual citizens.

 

[Steve-o]

This one is more of a soup since I put in so much water/broth. Still very good, though.

And, yes, I'm out of kimchi now. Got a favorite brand? I've read articles saying "buy local" but that gives me a choice between people who ferment anything that's not nailed down but aren't Korean or Korean-adjacent or buying jars from some regional brand out of Chicago (not enough Koreans here even in the stores with good selections of Korean food).

 

[LeonardoDaBenz]

That bunch didn't use either gochugaru or gochujang. No sugar or tofu and the meat could be most anything. These Koreans were born and raised Koreans most here on work visas some perhaps dual citizens.

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This is a copy of the recipe I linked to. Were you referring to that one ("meat almost anything", "no gochugaru or gochujang".

 

[Wooleybooger]

Yes I was referring to the one I ate at a former job.

 

[Wooleybooger]

This one is more of a soup since I put in so much water/broth. Still very good, though.

And, yes, I'm out of kimchi now. Got a favorite brand? I've read articles saying "buy local" but that gives me a choice between people who ferment anything that's not nailed down but aren't Korean or Korean-adjacent or buying jars from some regional brand out of Chicago (not enough Koreans here even in the stores with good selections of Korean food).

I'm pretty sure this is the brand they had by the gallon and of course they never bought less than 15 gallons for the shop.

I get it locally at Hong Kong Market. They bought at H Mart and there is an H mart in Chicago.

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There is one here but it's a near 50 mile drive for me.

 

[Shane R]

Got a favorite brand?

Walmart sells Cleveland Kitchen. I buy it. Smells pungent, tastes spicy; my kids are disgusted by it.

 

[LeonardoDaBenz]

I'm pretty sure this is the brand they had by the gallon and of course they never bought less than 15 gallons for the shop.

I get it locally at Hong Kong Market. They bought at H Mart and there is an H mart in Chicago.

Our Stores

A Korean Tradition Made in America. Shop Local, Shop Fresh. Shop Online. Highlights: Multiple Payment Options Available, Friendly Place.

www.hmart.com

There is one here but it's a near 50 mile drive for me.

If you google that image, it comes up as "Mother in Laws Kim chi" and this is the English lable for it. Now, I dunno if it's the SAME as there are different heat levels.

 

[Wooleybooger]

Walmart sells Cleveland Kitchen. I buy it. Smells pungent, tastes spicy; my kids are disgusted by it.

If the kids don't like Kimchi why should they not be disgusted. That place I worked in there were 4 other "round eyes" there. I was the only one that could use chopsticks and liked Kimchi and all the little side dishes they bought at the market. Then there were the Burmese, I ate anything the offered and they ate anything I offered. Food is food.

 

[Steve-o]

Walmart sells Cleveland Kitchen. I buy it. Smells pungent, tastes spicy; my kids are disgusted by it.

Thanks, Shane. iirc the Cleveland Kitchen kimchi has apple, sugar, and carrots in it. Not as keto-friendly as some brands. I bought a package of it once. It was okay -- nice and crunchy -- but I was happier with more traditional kimchis. This would be a good "gateway" kimchi, though.

 

[Steve-o]

liked Kimchi and all the little side dishes they bought at the market

I love banchan. I'm starting to think it's time to go to a Korean restaurant. It's either that or make my own. Fortunately for me most of the good Asian restaurants are on my side of town.

I've seen articles that praise the Mother-in-Law's kimchi. Not sure I've seen the brand around here. @Wooleybooger I'll see if the brand you mentioned is sold around here. I don't live in Chicago (six hour trip by car) but it's probably the next nearest city that has a sizable Korean population and many stores here carry the brand I used (nameless because I can't remember it and my wife tossed the empty jar out with the recycling).

There are a couple of sizable Korean stores on the north end of town; maybe it's time for a road trip there to look (one of my preferred Indian groceries is up there too). Maybe if it stops snowing. 😐

More suggestions are welcome.

 

[Shane R]

Beef stroganoff. My mother always made it orange and it was one of her better dishes. I've stayed in the same style. I tossed in a can of green beans to get my kids to eat more vegetables and they fit nicely.

 

[KitchenWench]

I make the white version minus the mushrooms. Nobody seems to mind or miss them, especially when I make it with venison chunks. They understand my mushroom allergy and want me around to make more, soooo.....lol

Peas make a great add in for the white version but I serve them separately so folks can add in as much or as little as they want.

 

[Colbyt]

You won't find this at subway.

Last night for dinner we gently warmed some of that leftover back rib meat and butter grilled some sub buns to make rib subs. It need nothing else; just bread and meat.

Served with 5/8" crinkle cut fries, it was pub grub heaven.

 

[Shane R]

I had in mind King Ranch chicken casserole but the kids are home from school today; we're getting the last burst of winter and there was an ice storm during the night. I'm now thinking breakfast for supper. There's a crock pot recipe my younger one has been wanting me to make that takes about 2 1/2 hours. Frankly, I'm not the one to get up at 5 to put breakfast on. So I think I shall do her dish for the supper.

The older one is used to the school cafeteria alternating between tacos and breakfast food on Tuesdays. She generally likes the breakfast and hates the tacos (taco Tuesday is an automatic packed lunch at this stage of the school year). So she'll probably be happy with a breakfast for supper too.

 

[Wooleybooger]

I'm going lazy today. Open a can of refried beans, smear on flour tortillas, sprinkle shredded mozzarella, fold in half and brown on a griddle until the cheese melts.

 

[Colbyt]

I'm going lazy today. Open a can of refried beans, smear on flour tortillas, sprinkle shredded mozzarella, fold in half and brown on a griddle until the cheese melts.

For me that is a new way to do it. Probably a little more traditional style than the fast food roll-ups. Wife wants chicken quesadillas this week and that might be good for me.

 

[KitchenWench]

I'm leaning toward meatloaf, mashed potatoes and peas since it's just Mom and me tonight. My husband is supposed to stay at his folks tonight working on packing up unless things change. Even if he comes home, there'll be enough to feed him, too. If not, cold meatloaf sandwiches are great.

I was originally thinking about doing a shepherd's pie but decided against it after I did a quick pantry and freezer check. I've got everything but the get up and go

 

[Colbyt]

Chef spinach salad for dinner. Took my first shot ever at making some soft caramel. I hope all that work turn out to be a labor of love.

 

[Shane R]

making some soft caramel.

I belonged to a club back in VA. One of our members was moving to FL and we were having a going away party. I was picked to host because I had an awesome enclosed back porch and so much experience with smoking meat. He requested pork loin. Me wanting to do something a little special for the occasion, tried to make a glaze but I reduced it too far. It ended up being a candy coating on the pork - caramel unwittingly. My friend loved it.