Kimchi is fermented Korean cabbage that's both delicious and super healthy. If you're wary of eating it on its own, this stir fry is the perfect recipe to ease you in. The kimchi provides crunch and the pickling liquid from the kimchi provides just the right level of flavor. Top the dish with a fried egg for an added dose of protein and extra flavor from the yolk.
Asparagus
- 12 oz
, trimmed and chopped into 1” / 2.5 cm pieces
Green onions
- 3 stalks
, chopped, green and white parts separate
Limes
- 1
, wedges
Cauliflower florets, fresh or frozen
- 12 oz
Oil, cooking
- 1 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
Bragg's / coconut aminos
- 1 Tbsp
Pickling liquid (from jar of kimchi)
- 2 Tbsp
Eggs
- 4
Hot sauce (opt)
- for serving
Prep
Kimchi - Place colander / strainer into a bowl and separate pickling liquid from the cabbage.
Ham / Mushrooms / Asparagus - Prep as directed. Combine mushrooms and asparagus in one container. Store ham separately. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
Green onions / Limes - Prep as directed.
Prep cauliflower - If using frozen cauliflower florets, defrost in the microwave. If using fresh cauliflower, chop into florets and place in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with a damp paper towel and microwave until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
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Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add first part of oil and then white parts of green onions, mushrooms, and asparagus. Saute until any moisture from the mushrooms is cooked off and vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
To vegetables, add ham and cauliflower and saute until ham is starting to brown, ~3 minutes more. Pour aminos and pickling liquid over stir-fry. Toss to coat and then fold in kimchi.
Set stir-fry aside (covered so it stays warm) and place a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add second part of cooking oil and then crack eggs in oil. Fry eggs until cooked to your liking (on one side for sunny-side up or flip to cook on both sides.)
Serve stir-fry with fried eggs on top. Garnish with green parts of green onions and lime wedges. Season with some more aminos or some hot sauce if you’d like. Enjoy!