Fermented cabbage teams up with bacon for a stir-fry bursting with rich and savory flavor.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 2 bunches broccolini (about 12 ounces), trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 1 cup kimchi, drained and roughly chopped, plus 2 tablespoons brine, plus finely chopped kimchi for topping
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 red onion, halved and sliced
- 8 ounces thin dried Chinese egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccolini and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove with tongs to a colander and run briefly under cool water. (Keep the pot of water boiling.) Meanwhile, stir the kimchi brine, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and bacon and cook, stirring, until the bacon is crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the red onion and cook until browned and softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the kimchi and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the noodles to the skillet (reserve the cooking water); stir until the noodles are well coated in the bacon-onion mixture.
- Add the broccolini and kimchi sauce to the skillet and toss until combined, about 1 minute. (Add up to 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water if the pasta is too dry.) Season with salt. Divide among plates; top with the toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped kimchi.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 430 |
| Total Fat | 17 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 5 grams |
| Cholesterol | 72 milligrams |
| Sodium | 677 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 54 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 grams |
| Protein | 17 grams |
| Sugar | 7 grams |
Reviews
Family favorite!
Easy and very tasty. My husband thought it was a top 5 dish
The flavor was different- good different. I did end up putting gochujang on top because it was too dry. there just wasn’t enough sauce and I didn’t have any more kimchi brine to make more. I had a lot leftover so hopefully it reheats well
Taste is amazing but detailed instructions would be helpful. At least more detailed instructions. This would make it easier to make sure everything is cooked and cut correctly