Filipino Chinese Style Baek Kimchi

Ingredients

In this Filipino Chinese adaptation, the traditional Baek Kimchi is transformed into a stir-fry dish by incorporating a variety of colorful vegetables commonly used in Filipino Chinese cuisine. The addition of bell peppers, carrots, and snow peas not only adds a vibrant touch to the dish but also enhances its texture and crunchiness. The stir-frying technique brings out the flavors of the ingredients and creates a delicious blend of Korean and Filipino Chinese influences. We alse have the original recipe for Baek kimchi, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (470ml) Baek Kimchi 2 cups (470ml) Baek Kimchi
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup snow peas 1 cup snow peas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 10g, 1.5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 10g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. 2.
   Add the Baek Kimchi and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
3. 3.
   Add the bell peppers, carrot, and snow peas to the pan and continue stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. 4.
   Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry and toss to combine.
5. 5.
   Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
6. 6.
   Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
7. 7.
   Serve hot as a main dish or as a side dish with steamed rice.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Baek Kimchi — If using store-bought Baek Kimchi, make sure to drain any excess liquid before stir-frying to prevent the dish from becoming too watery.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier version, you can add a small amount of chili flakes or chili oil while stir-frying the Baek Kimchi.
• Feel free to customize the vegetable selection based on your preference or seasonal availability.
• To add a protein element, you can include tofu or thinly sliced chicken or beef while stir-frying the vegetables.

Serving advice

Serve the Filipino Chinese Style Baek Kimchi hot as a main dish accompanied by steamed rice. It can also be served as a side dish alongside other Filipino Chinese-inspired dishes.

Presentation advice

Garnish the stir-fry with a sprinkle of additional toasted sesame seeds and some finely chopped green onions for a pop of color. Serve it in a vibrant serving dish to highlight the colorful vegetables.