Kimchi Pork Cutlet Nabe Recipe: A Unique Rice Thief Dish in 30 Minutes

Easy Kimchi Tonkatsu Nabe Recipe at Home

Today, we're sharing a recipe for kimchi tonkatsu nabe, a rice thief with a twist! This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork cutlets or pork cutlets in the freezer. It's easy to make, quick to prepare, and a great meal that anyone can try. 😊

Ingredients (for 2 servings)

Cook with 1 T=15 cc, 1 t=5 cc measuring spoons.

• 2 pork cutlets (frozen or room temperature)
• 1 paper cup kimchi, about 150 g (adjust to taste)
• 1 stalk green onion (diced)
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 green chiles (adjust to taste)
• 2 T minced garlic
• 2 cups of water
• 1 T hondashi or 1 T soy sauce
• 2 T cooking oil
• 3 eggs (beaten and prepared ahead of time)

Kimchi Tonkatsu Nabe Making Process

Trimming materials

• Chop 1 stalk of scallions and 1/2 of an onion.
• Slice 1 to 2 chili peppers to your liking (2 is recommended for Korean adults)
• Cut the kimchi into bite-sized pieces.
• Cut the pork cutlets into bite-sized pieces.
• Have 3 eggs ready to go by cracking them into a bowl.

Cooking Kimchi Tonkatsu Nabe

• Heat 2 T of cooking oil in a pan, add the diced leeks and onion, and sauté over high heat until wilted.

• When it's done, add 1 cup of kimchi and stir-fry without burning.

• Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil, then add the green chiles, 2 T minced garlic, and 1 T hondashi (or 1 T soy sauce).

• If you have kimchi broth, add a small amount for a richer flavor. If you don't have kimchi broth, you can also use water from a kimchi jar.

• Once it starts to simmer, add the sliced pork cutlets, submerging them to make them more moist and flavorful.

• Cook the pre-cracked eggs around the edge of the pan. Once the egg is cooked, it's done!

Substitutions and cooking tips

• Pork cutlet substitution: You can also substitute chicken nuggets or fish cutlets for frozen pork cutlets for a different flavor.
• Honda replacement: You can substitute soy sauce for the hondashi, and for a cleaner flavor, you can use anchovy stock.
• Tips for deep flavor: Using kimchi broth will give you a deeper, richer flavor, so if you don't have any on hand, try pouring water into a kimchi jar to make use of the leftover flavor.
• Instead of chili: If the green chiles are too spicy for you, you can substitute green chiles or omit the chiles.

About the products used in your dish

• Gourmet Tonkatsu (frozen): These pork cutlets freeze well and are delicious. 👉 See products
• Hondashi: An essential ingredient for deep broth flavor. 👉 See products
• 80 g trimmed green onions: They're ready to go, ready to use, and ready to consume. 👉 See products
• 60 g green chili peppers: It adds a nice kick of heat and is great for small batches and quick consumption. 👉 See products

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Kimchi tonkatsu nabe is a delicious combination of kimchi and pork cutlet! It's simple to make, but it's full of flavor, so it's perfect for a quick meal. Why not try making this dish at home tonight? Have a great day and enjoy your meal!