Kimchi Jjigae
Spicy Korean kimchi stew
A hearty, warming Korean stew packed with tangy kimchi, tender pork, and silky tofu in a spicy, savory broth.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
kimchi
300 g
pork belly
200 g
onion
1 piece
garlic
3 clove
tofu
200 g
green onion
2 piece
sesame oil
15 ml
gochugaru
15 g
soy sauce
30 ml
vegetable broth
500 ml
Instructions
Prepare ingredients
Cut pork belly into bite-sized pieces, slice onion, mince garlic, and cut tofu into cubes.
Sauté aromatics
Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant.
Fry pork belly
Add pork belly pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
Add kimchi and spices
Add kimchi, gochugaru, and soy sauce. Stir well to combine all flavors.
Simmer the stew
Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add tofu and finish
Gently add tofu cubes and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Original recipe
Storage
Flavors improve after a day in the fridge. Add a splash of water when reheating if too thick.
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