Wednesday's Helping: More Seasonings and Spice

Spicier the better

Go ahead and substitute pork shoulder for pork country ribs, pork belly, or even pork hocks.  If you’re not a pork lover, we suggest using seafood, such as shrimp, squid, or even crab.  Also, look for frozen seafood mix in a pinch.  A vegetarian kimchi stew can be made with hardy greens, such as baby bok choy, napa cabbage, and sliced eggplant.  Remember that a little goes a long way when it comes to kimchi sauce.